Oats and Oatmeal Recipes:
Sunflower Seed Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Drizzle (vegan, GF)
Cinnamon Oatmeal Date Bars with Chocolate Chunks (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (No-Bake, Vegan, GF)
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Granola Bars (no-bake, vegan, GF)
Snickerdoodle Cookie Granola Bars (no-bake, vegan, GF)
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Oil Protein Bars
High Raw Vegan Chocolate-Coconut-Chia-Oat Dessert/Energy Bars
Biggie Microwave Banana Oat Cakes
Biggie Microwave Banana Oat Cakes
Microwave Blueberry Banana Oat Cakes
Microwave Blueberry Banana Oat Cakes
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Caramel Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars
Caramel Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars
Cookie Butter Brown Sugar Streusel Bars
Caramel and Chocolate Gooey Bars
Caramel and Chocolate Gooey Bars
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie
High Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Coconut Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Brown Sugar Cookies {Anzac Biscuits}
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Miracle Cookies (vegan, GF)
Trail Mix Peanut Butter Cookies (GF)
Raw Vegan Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies
No Bake Oatmeal Raisin Carrot Cake Bites
Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Slice-and-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
High Raw Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Balls
Vegan Maple-Nut Chocolate Oaties
Another version of Raw Vegan Apple Crumble
Another version
Raw Vegan Apple Crumble
Vegan Gluten & Soy-Free Granola
Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Raisin Oats
Overnight Peanut Butter-Banana-Vanilla-Chia Oats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oats
Banana Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
Chocolate Brownie Protein Oats
With additional Tips Here
Are Oats Gluten Free?
This is sort of a trick question. I’ll explain.
Oats themselves are gluten-free. However, the issue that arises is that in the planting of oat crops, harvesting, milling, and transporting the oats, they are frequently cross-contaminated with wheat, rye, or barley which all are gluten-containing grains. So yes, oats are gluten-free inherently but they are surface-level contaminated with gluten, sometimes in large amounts, sometimes in trace amounts. For individuals with true Celiac Disease, gluten should be avoided at all costs.
For individuals like myself who are gluten-sensitive and gluten-intolerant, but it’s not a matter of life-and-death, to each his or her own whether they choose to purchase specifically certified Gluten-Free Oats. My gluten intolerance is not sensitive enough that I need to do this and I am fine using conventional oats, but I also don’t ever eat more than 1/3 cup per day or I will feel the effects systemically; but..
…”There are several companies who now sell “certified gluten-free oats,” which are oats that are farmed, harvested, processed and packed using special methods to avoid cross-contamination with gluten during every step of the way. Gluten-free oats currently sell for around $4 to $5 a pound.” (source)
If you feel that organic oats, Trader Joe’s or WF’s many varieties of oats, the bulk bins at your food co-op, or even Quaker Oats won’t suffice and need a truly Gluten-Free option, check out Gluten Free Oats or Bob’s Red Mill GF Oats.
So that was a long-winded answer but like I said, it’s tricky and only your own personal detective work will tell you whether you need Certified GF Oats or not.
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oh boy did you bring up a lot of good points ….I am having to unplug and re nogotiate my schedule.
i am big on balance. and I need to have a lot to do because I get restless and if i get restless I get moody.
I love it when i find my groove and it's smooth sailing and I am getting all the things done in a day that I love. mom time, a good work day, the right food, time with my guys, exercise, crafts, blog….seems though that it's a very unflexable juggling act and easy upset …and when my groove is off and I have to let go of a few of my to do's I get so frustrated. I feel un productive and that is when I need my balance the most.
This is what is happening to me right now. my groove is way off and I have to figure it all out. made me so depressed for a few days (and being forced to un plug WAS a part of that)
so I do agree internet has it's ups and downs…and I TOO need to be learning and reading and figuring out new things.
HAIR…never bother with it…I probably should..
flax, love it too.
Thanks for such a good read.
have a dry and happy Saturday sweets.
xo
Unfortunately I don't even have a TJs nearby. :( I go to WF but it's always way more expensive. It's what I have so I can't complain (in fact it's my savior most of the time) but I always love going back to the TJs in my hometown. :)
The raw flax cookies look awesome :)
Also it's an interesting point you bring up on computers and depression…hmmm…maybe I should look into that. My mom definitely thinks I'm an internet addict.
I have to get my hair done every 6 weeks because I turn GRAY and with my dark hair it is really noticable. I feel like I look 10 years older if I wait. Love flax seeds ground fresh-the smell is wonderful. And yes, if I don't get off the computer I go nutso!
Have a great day…..Lots of food for thought…..
Hey I got my hair done Friday as well. No color, just a much needed cut – it had been 6 months!
We love the plantains from Tj's! Oh, and they have the softest, freshest Medjool dates I have ever had…like candy!
I admit, I get a little obsessed with reading blogs. I try not to go on the computer after 5 pm and leave the evening for family time.
Vibrant post!
I too can not justify the WF thing. TJ's is my go to with the occasional trip to WF for certain items.
The new organic coffee selections: great price, love that they are fair trade organic. Will try.
The plaintain crispy things….nice. Will look for those too. The nutrition profile isn't bad for some snacky crunch.
The raw flax cookies with maple look awesome! Can you bring some now :) Yes, I like my flaxseeds toasted too, so much more flavor.
Internet and Balance: Wish I had more time to surf and blog. Hard to find the balance of creating my posts and reading and commenting. All of it is equally important to me. I love learning from all of you! It is inspiring. So fun to have online buddies. Exercise, daily of course!
Hair: Oh, honey…i'll go 6 months plus before tending to my mane. Color I do myself. Can't stand sitting in the salon….makes me nuts. When it's all done I feel great!
Seeds and nuts….love 'em all. Toasted.
xo
Vibrant post!
I too can not justify the WF thing. TJ's is my go to with the occasional trip to WF for certain items.
The new organic coffee selections: great price, love that they are fair trade organic. Will try.
The plaintain crispy things….nice. Will look for those too. The nutrition profile isn't bad for some snacky crunch.
The raw flax cookies with maple look awesome! Can you bring some now :) Yes, I like my flaxseeds toasted too, so much more flavor.
Internet and Balance: Wish I had more time to surf and blog. Hard to find the balance of creating my posts and reading and commenting. All of it is equally important to me. I love learning from all of you! It is inspiring. So fun to have online buddies. Exercise, daily of course!
Hair: Oh, honey…i'll go 6 months plus before tending to my mane. Color I do myself. Can't stand sitting in the salon….makes me nuts. When it's all done I feel great!
Seeds and nuts….love 'em all. Toasted.
xo
*Signed in with the wrong name above, sorry!*
Those cookies look great!
I understand where you're coming from with the internet 100%. I constantly struggle with a balancen between technology and the real world. Especially because I just moved to Toronto, don't have any friends aside from my school friends and my boyfriend, and the computer holds the key to all my friends and family back home, and blogging! But I need to take a step back every day, breathe, spend some time away and get in touch with the real world! I do need to unplug more, though.
I LOVE TJ's but we don't have it here in Canada! =(
Maybe one day!
I WISH I could get my hair done every 6-8 weeks like I used to, it's every three months or so for me now, being so busy/broke!
xo
K
Hey Averie, I realllly liked your no bake flaxseed cookies. Simplicity wins my heart, every time. :)
2 weeks until graduation?! Sweet!!
I do think that being on the Internet affects our mood. Mostly, for me anyway, it's less of a conscious thing when I'm AT the computer – and more of a panic-thing when I finally tear myself away and look at the clock and go WOW WHERE DID ALL MY TIME GO. But I'm learning. I think for me a LOT of learning happens on the Internet too, and that's part of why it's so addicting, but I need to realize that some of life's lessons can only be learned by, well, living. :)
have a great weekend hon,
Aletheia xo
I get excited when I see produce pictures.. Im odd. lol
I love to unplug! Im not on the computer at all during the day with my new job and its the best feeling ever. Honestly…
LOVE gettin the hair done.. I usually wait til it needs done to make an appt. Im naturally blond but went dark about 2 yrs ago so I need to get it colored every 2-3 months or so. Im growing my hair out.. I want it really long so I just get a trim!
LOVE flax seeds.. put em in my oatmeal, smoothies, and cereal!
Happy weekend, Averie ;)
ooo i'm definitely going to have to make those cookies! i love trader joes. did you know all of their fair-trade coffee is Equal Exchange coffee, but under a private label? high quality!
ps did you see the breakfast bowl i'm co-hosting next week? you should definitely submit something!
https://dontwhitesugarcoatit.blogspot.com/2010/02/super-breakfast-bowl-challenge.html
ahh your recipes amaazeee- always :)
as far as balance- oh man, so hard!! i am drawn to blogging/the computer/tv shows/etc. but at the asme time i know too much is a problem. lately i feel like i've been doin ga good job of blogigng when i want to but there is still the obligation factor that will always be there- the obligation comes from myself though bc it is something i WANT to too but is still hard to find time for sometimes (does that make sense? haha)
i wait toooo long to get my hair cut!! i should be on a schedule- oops!!
xoxo
shelley
Those flax cookies sure look good – and speedy!
i loved the fair trade + cherries in your post as well!
Awesome yoga post! How do you get into it, though? I was never able to do it….
The pottery painting trip looks like lots of fun! I look forward to taking the toddler one day…
Loved going along on your TJ's trip. I shop there every week and only once in a while at WF…. You are right, they have great things!
Blogging/"real" life balance? Still trying to figure that one out… But unplugging enough is certainly important… :)
Happy weekend!
Hahaha at this: "Why did I feel like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off? Oh wait, because I was! "
You're so adorable, Averie!
I have NEVER gotten my hair done before. I didn't know you had to wait with schedules and everything. how annoying.
Oh, and I blog at night. Since I have that 7pm rule, it works out really nicely.
I can see them saying that people with depression may be on the computer a lot, but since I've become an internet addict (proudly since 1996) I'd have to say I'm LESS depressed. I always have someone to talk to or something to learn.I've opened up my life to so many things with the internet (found my grad program, my husband, etc.) that I brought MORE into my life. Better than sitting around depressed doing nothing.
PS I'm having flashes of Skylar in high school – BEAUTY!!!!