Celebrate National Oatmeal Day with These Cozy and Delicious Recipes

Who says oatmealโ€™s just for breakfast? On National Oatmeal Day, weโ€™re giving this humble pantry staple the spotlight it deserves. From warm baked oatmeals to chewy cookies and even creamy drinks, oats are the kind of ingredient that never disappoints. Theyโ€™re hearty, comforting, and oh-so-versatile. Whether you like yours sweet, savory, baked, or sippable, these recipes prove that oatmeal can do it allโ€”and taste amazing while doing it.

Quaker Oatmeal Cookies

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Quaker Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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Classic Quaker Oatmeal Cookies have been a family favorite for generations. Soft, chewy, and sweet with just the right texture, itโ€™s easy to see why theyโ€™re called โ€œVanishing Oatmeal Cookies.โ€ Get the Recipe: Quaker Oatmeal Cookies

Colombian Avena (Oatmeal Drink)

A glass filled with a creamy beverage topped with ground cinnamon and fresh mint leaves, placed on a wooden board next to two cinnamon sticks. Sunlight casts shadows on the scene.
Colombian Avena (Oatmeal Drink). Photo credit: At The Immigrants Table.

This Colombian Avena is a creamy, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal drink thatโ€™s both cozy and nostalgic. Itโ€™s like a hug in a glass, perfect for chilly mornings or late-night cravings.
Get the Recipe: Colombian Avena (Oatmeal Drink)

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Rich, chewy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness, these Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are fun to bake and even better to eat.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Red bowl of oatmeal on a blue towel.
Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Creamy, nutty, and oh-so-satisfying, this Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal makes mornings simple and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles

Chocolate waffles with whipped cream and strawberries.
Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

A little indulgent and a lot of fun, these Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles are perfect for breakfast or dessert. The oats add heartiness, while the chocolate gives them that โ€œjust one more biteโ€ appeal.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles

Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Image shows Caramelized Apple Oatmeal in a green bowl topped with chopped apples and cinnamon.
Caramelized Apple Oatmeal. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Warm, buttery apples meet tender oats in this Caramelized Apple Oatmeal that tastes like dessert but fuels you like breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Oatmeal Pancakes

Image shows a close up of a stack of Oatmeal Pancakes on a white plate.
Oatmeal Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fluffy, hearty, and lightly sweet, these Oatmeal Pancakes are comfort on a plate. Theyโ€™re perfect for breakfast-for-dinner nights, too.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Pancakes

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies on a white plate.
Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

No oven, no problem! These Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are the ultimate quick treat for busy days or last-minute dessert cravings.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

A bowl of oatmeal with chocolate chips on a white surface, a jar of oatmeal and scattered chocolate chips in the background.
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Wake up to dessert-for-breakfast with Cookie Dough Overnight Oats. Theyโ€™re creamy, satisfying, and taste like a chocolate chip cookie in a jar.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Single-Serve Baked Oatmeal

A bowl of baked oatmeal topped with raisins on a wooden table, accompanied by a blue cloth and spoon.
Single-Serve Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Short on time? This Single-Serve Baked Oatmeal is made for you. Quick, cozy, and endlessly customizable with your favorite mix-ins.
Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Baked Oatmeal

Small-Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal cookies on a white plate, one broken in half, showing a soft interior, with loose chocolate chips scattered around on a white surface.
Small-Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Sometimes you just want a few cookies. This Small-Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe makes the perfect amount, soft, chewy, and freshly baked.
Get the Recipe: Small-Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rosemary Oatmeal Cracker Recipe

Rosemary oatmel crackers in a green pot.
Rosemary Oatmeal Cracker Recipe. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

These crisp and savory Rosemary Oatmeal Crackers are a tasty twist on traditional oats. Pair them with cheese, dips, or just enjoy them on their own.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Oatmeal Cracker Recipe

Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

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Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Sweet-tart rhubarb and buttery oats come together in these Rhubarb Oatmeal Barsโ€”a nostalgic dessert that feels like spring in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Slices of blueberry oatmel bars on a white plate.
Blueberry Oatmeal Bars. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Juicy blueberries and a crumbly oatmeal topping make these Blueberry Oatmeal Bars a simple yet irresistible treat.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Three blueberry muffins on a white rectangular plate, topped with oats and surrounded by fresh blueberries on a textured surface.
Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, these Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are the grab-and-go breakfast youโ€™ll actually look forward to.
Get the Recipe: Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Peach Baked Oatmeal

A piece of peach oatmeal bake topped with whipped cream on a white plate, with whole peaches in the background.
Peach Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Juicy peaches baked with hearty oats create a breakfast that feels like dessert, sweet, warm, and comforting.
Get the Recipe: Peach Baked Oatmeal

Baked Chocolate Oatmeal

Baked Chocolate Oatmeal. Photo credit: Mama’s On A Budget.

Chocolate for breakfast? Absolutely. This Baked Chocolate Oatmeal is rich, wholesome, and totally crave-worthy.
Get the Recipe: Baked Chocolate Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Soft, spiced, and full of texture, these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies taste just like the classic dessert but in handheld form.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Coconut & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Coconut & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Chewy oats, toasty coconut, and melty chocolate chipsโ€”these cookies have everything good rolled into one bite.
Get the Recipe: Coconut & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars

Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Naturally sweet and soft, these Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars make the perfect snack or on-the-go breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars

Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Iced Oatmeal bread on a brown and white plate.
Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread is cozy fall flavor in a loaf, warm spices, tender crumb, and that subtle apple tang.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal with sliced apples on top.
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apples, cranberries, and cinnamon come together for a baked oatmeal that tastes like holiday mornings and feels like home.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A white bowl filled with oatmeal and cranberries.
Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Creamy, comforting, and just the right amount of sweet, this Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon is the kind of breakfast that makes you slow down and savor it. Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of iced oatmeal cookies.
Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These copycat Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies are soft, chewy, and finished with a sweet drizzle that hits all the right notes.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Quick Oatmeal Cookies

Pile of oatmeal cookies on a plate.
Quick Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Whip up these Quick Oatmeal Cookies with pantry staples in no time. Theyโ€™re the simple, sweet treat that never fails.
Get the Recipe: Quick Oatmeal Cookies

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