Blueberry Oat Summer Treat Recipes

BLUEBERRY OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine water and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add oats; cook and stir until halfway tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir flax, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into oatmeal; continue cooking until oats are tender, water is boiled off, and desired cereal consistency is reached, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir milk and blueberries into oatmeal.

BLUEBERRY OAT CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar and oil. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to batter until blended. Fold in the oats, blueberries and walnuts if desired. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

BLUEBERRY CRISP WITH OAT CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, combine the 6 cups of blueberries, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of instant tapioca, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix gently to combine thoroughly.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and let it stand for at least 15 minutes. This gives the tapioca time to soften.
• In another bowl combine the 1 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 cup of melted butter, and 2/3 cup of brown sugar; stir to blend. Spoon the topping mixture over the top of the berries; spread gently, covering completely.
• Bake the blueberry crisp in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

BLUEBERRY OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the salt, cinnamon, honey and oatmeal. Reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for five minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed. Add the blueberries, orange zest and milk (or alternate beverage). Bring to a simmer, and simmer five more minutes or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy and the blueberries have begun to pop. Cover and let stand for five minutes, then serve.

BLUEBERRY OAT SUMMER TREAT

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine water and cornstarch over medium heat.
• Gradually whisk in sugar until smooth.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in blueberries.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes or longer, until thick and bubbly.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the cake mix and 1 cup oats.
• Cut in 6 tablespoons butter until crumbly.
• Set aside 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.
• Stir egg whites into remaining crumb mixture.
• Press into baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spread blueberry mixture on top of cake mix.
• Combine reserved cup of crumb mixture with remaining oats and brown sugar.
• Cut in remaining butter until crumbly.
• Sprinkle over top.
• Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
• May serve with frozen yogurt or lowfat ice cream.