Food Pantry and Budget Recipes

  No Bake Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Cookies 1 c peanut butter ½ c honey 3 c rolled oats (instant or quick) ½ c raisins   Directions : Line a 8x8 pan with foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray. Melt peanut butter and honey together until smooth. You can do this by microwaving the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl for one minute, then checking and stirring. If it’s not easy to stir together, put it back in the microwave for another minute. If you prefer, you can heat it on a stove top until mixed. Next, stir in oats and raisins until coated. Press evenly into pan with your hands (you can also form balls). Refrigerate until cool.

  Peach Crisp 2 cans sliced peaches - drained ½ cup all-purpose flour  ½ cup brown sugar  ½ cup cold butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup rolled oats   Directions: 1.       Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2.      Arrange peaches evenly in an 8x8-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking oil. 3.      Mix flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl using a pastry cutter (or clean hands) until crumbly. 4.      Fold oats into flour mixture. 5.      Sprinkle mixture evenly over peaches, pressing down lightly.  6.      Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Enjoy by itself or with ice cream.

  Quick Stovetop Granola 2 cups quick-cooking oats 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds (or other nuts) 2 tablespoons raisins Directions: In a  large nonstick skillet , toast oats over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and stir the brown sugar, honey and butter over medium-low heat until bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the almonds, raisins and oats until coated. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

  Peach Oatmeal 1 cup oats 1  1/3 cup water 1 can peaches (with juice), cut into small pieces 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 tsp sweetener of choice Directions : In a pot, add oats, water and peaches with juice.  Cook on low until oats are soft. Remove from heat.  Add cinnamon, vanilla and sweetener. 

  Easy Granola Recipe 2 cups rolled oats   1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)   1/4 cup honey or maple syrup   2 tablespoons vegetable oil   Pinch of salt     Directions :  1.        Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.   2.         In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and chopped nuts.   3.        In a separate microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, warm the honey or maple syrup for about 20-30 seconds until it is runny.   4.        Pour the warmed honey or maple syrup over the oats and nuts. Add a pinch of salt for flavor.   5.        Stir everything together until the oats and nuts are well coated with the sweet syrup mixture. 6.        Spr...

  Overnight Oats 1/3 cup oats 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup water ½ banana (smashed)   Directions: The night before you want to eat your oats, combine all of the ingredients into a bowl or jar.  Let sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy.  You can also add other fruits, nuts, or even granola before you eat it.