COURTESY OF SSCAC’S FOOD RESOURCES PROGRAM

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APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL RECIPES

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Based in Union, IA, The Outreach Program is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

that organizes food packaging events around the country. With more than 300

million meals packaged to date, the organization’s mission is to provide food,

safe water, education, and medical care to those in need at home and abroad.

SLOW COOKER OATS ............................................................ 4

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL COOKIES ................................ 5

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL SMOOTHIE ............................. 6

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL MUFFINS ............................... 7

INSTANT OATMEAL BREAD ................................................... 8

INSTANT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS .................................... 9

INSTANT OATMEAL GRANOLA ............................................10

3 MINUTE NO BAKE COOKIES .............................................11

FRUITY PB OATMEAL ...........................................................12

APPLE CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS .................................13

INSTANT OATMEAL APPLE CRISP .........................................14

SOWING YOUR OATS, OATMEAL FUN FACTS ......................15

COURTESY OF SSCAC’S FOOD RESOURCES PROGRAM

OUTREACH PROGRAM APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL RECIPES

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slOw COOkER OATs

IngredIents:

• 1PackageKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

• 3Cup(s)lowfatorfatfreemik

• Salt

• 2Tablespoon(s)unsaltedbutter

• 3Tablespoon(s)brownsugar

dIreCTIOnS:

Combine oats, milk, and salt in a 2½-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook at low heat for 6 to hours. Before serving melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar. Enjoy!

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APPlE CinnAMOn OATMEAl COOkiEs

IngredIents:

• 1cupflour• ¼teaspoonbakingpowder• ½teaspoonbakingsoda• ½teaspooncinnamon• ¼cupwhitesugar• ½cupbrownsugar• ½cupbutterormargarine,softened• 1tablespoonmilk• 1egg• 1packageofKidsCareInstant

AppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Preheat oven to 350 F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in the Kids Care Instant Oatmeal Packet.

In separate bowl cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter/margarine with an electric mixer. Add in the egg and milk. Gradually mixing the dry ingredients until combined.

Roll the dough into balls and place onto the prepared cookie sheet. Moisten your hands with water and gently press down on the balls of dough to slightly flatten them.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Allow to cool on cookie sheets for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (Optional/Variation: add ½ cup of chocolate chips or ¼ cup of walnuts) Enjoy!

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APPlE CinnAMOn OATMEAl sMOOTHiE

IngredIents:

• ¾cupmilk

• ½cupplainyogurt

• ½cupapplesauce

• ½cupofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth. Mixture will thicken as it sets. (Optional/Variation: add a banana) Enjoy!

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APPlE CinnAMOn OATMEAl MUFFins

IngredIents:

• ¼cupall-purposeflour

• 1teaspoonbakingpowder

• 2eggs

• ¼cupcanolaoil

• ¾cupmilk

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool and Enjoy!

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insTAnT OATMEAl bREAd

IngredIents:

• ¼cupflour

• 1teaspoonbakingpowder

• dashofsalt

• 1teaspoonvanillaextract

• 2eggs

• 2mashedbananas

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Combine all ingredients, pour into sprayed loaf pan, put into preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

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insTAnT OATMEAl GRAnOlA bARs

IngredIents:

• ½cupsweetenedcoconutflakes

• 3tablespoonsbutter

• 1cuphoney

• 2/3tablespoonbrownsugar

• 2teaspoonvanilla

• Pinchofsalt

• 1cupcraisins(orraisins)

• 2/3cupchocolatechips

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper. On a baking sheet, combine the oatmeal, nuts and coconut. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes until lightly browned. Put the toasted goodies in a medium bowl. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat, while stirring. Cook and stir for a minute. Pour mixture over the toasted oat mixture. Stir in the craisins and chocolate chips.

Pour mixture into your prepared 8x8 baking dish and press evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few hours, then cut into serving sizes. Store at room temperature. Enjoy!

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insTAnT OATMEAl GRAnOlA

IngredIents:

• 1cupraisins

• ½cuproastedalmonds

• ¼cuppeanuts

• 1teaspoonsalt

• ¾cuplightbrownsugar

• ¼cupmolasses

• 1eggwhite,beaten

• 1tablespooncanolaoil

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Preheat your oven to 300 F. Next, add everything to a mixing bowl. Mix well to incorporate the sugars, oil, and molasses. Place this onto a lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly out on the sheet. Put tray in oven and cook for 45 minutes, stirring evenly for 20 minutes. Let cool. Store in a tightly covered container. Enjoy!

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3 MinUTE nO-bAkE COOkiEs

IngredIents:

• 2cupsgranulatedsugar

• 8tablespoons(1stick)margarineorbutter

• ½cuplow-fatmilk

• 1/3cupbakingcocoa

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

In large saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue boiling 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in oats. Drop by tablespoonsful onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store tightly covered. Enjoy!

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FRUiTy Pb OATMEAl

IngredIents:

• 2smallripebananasmashed

• 6teaspoonscreamypeanutbutter

• 3teaspoonsbrownsugar

• 3cupsmilk

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Put the mashed bananas into bowl. Add uncooked oats and milk. Stir peanut butter, and brown sugar until well combined. Microwave on high for 5 minutes; stir. Microwave 1 minute more. Stir in more milk if you want thinner oatmeal. Add toppings, if you’d like. Enjoy!

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APPlE CinnAMOn OvERniGHT OATs

IngredIents:

(FOrIndIVIdUALSerVInG)

• 1/2cuplow-fatmilk

• ¼cuplow-fatyogurt

• 1teaspoonhoney

• ½cupofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Add oatmeal to your container of choice and pour in milk and low-fat yogurt. Drizzle with honey and place in fridge and enjoy in the morning or a few hours later.

For6Servings: 1 package Kids Care Instant Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, 3 cups milk, 1 cup yogurt 4 teaspoons honey Enjoy!

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insTAnT OATMEAl APPlE CRisP

IngredIents:

• 4apples

• 1cupwalnuts

• ½cupbutter

• 1packageofKidsCareInstantAppleCinnamonOatmeal

dIreCTIOnS:

Spray 8x8 pan with some cooking spray. Core the apples, chop them and place them on the bottom of the pan. Chop the walnuts and toss in a bowl with the instant oatmeal. Melt the butter and mix it with the dry ingredients. Layer on top of apples. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

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FUn OATMEAl FACTs

South shore community Action Council

71 Obery StreetPlymouth, MA 02360

508-747-7575 ext. 6251www.sscac.org

The mission of SSCAC’s Food Resources Program is to get

more nutrient-dense food to the greatest number of hungry

Plymouth County residents in the most cost-effective way.

To accomplish its mission, SSCAC’S Food Resources Program

collects, stores, and distributes over a half million pounds of

emergency food relief throughout Plymouth County each year.

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