Oats have a lot going for them: They’re super affordable and very healthy. Turns out, they’re also extremely versatile. Here, 17 oat recipes that go way beyond the basic bowl of oatmeal.
17 Oat Recipes That Aren't Oatmeal
Cakes and crepes and...cauliflower?
![oats snickers](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-snickers.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Clean Eating Snickers Oats Bars
Almost as good as the real thing. (And a whole lot healthier.)
![oats crepes](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-crepes.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Oat Crepes With Tomatoes, Basil And Goat Cheese
Introducing your spring and summer dinner staple.
![oats spinachquinoa](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-spinachquinoa.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Spinach And Quinoa Patties
Maybe the prettiest plating we’ve ever seen.
![oats dosa](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-dosa.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Oats Dosa
So crispy, so satisfying.
![oats icecream](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-icecream.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Peanut Butter & Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches
Vegan, gluten-free and totally addictive.
![oats blueberrycrisp](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-blueberrycrisp.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Blueberry Crisp
Really any berry will do.
![oats lemonpoppy](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-lemonpoppy.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Lemon-poppy Energy Bites
Zestyyy.
![oats cauliflower](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-cauliflower.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Crispy Sea Salt & Vinegar Cauliflower "popcorn"
OK, these are made with oat flour (blended oats), but still. Look at it.
![oats creampie](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-creampie.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Oatmeal Cookie Cream Pies
Like those packaged snack cakes, just better.
![oats dogtreats](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-dogtreats.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Carrot-oat Dog Treats
Why should humans have all the fun?
![oats bananabread](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-bananabread.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Gluten-free Banana Bread
And it comes together in just one bowl.
![oats brulee](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-brulee.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Steel-cut Brulee Oats
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Get the recipe.
![oats fudge](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-fudge.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Salted Oat Fudge
Salty and sweet will never not be delightful.
![oats wheatbread](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-wheatbread.jpg?fit=618%2C782)
Whole-wheat Sandwich Loaf With Oats And Pecans
A better lunch, right this way.
![oats fritters](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-fritters.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Bacon-oat Fritters With Avocado
So many of our favorite things packed together.
![oats shortcake](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-shortcake.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Oat Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcake
Just don’t skimp on the cream.
![oats crackpie](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/oats-crackpie.jpg?fit=618%2C445)
Momofuku Milk Bar Crack Pie
Last but certainly not least, the most aptly-named dessert of all time.