oats

Ingredients:

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

½ cup brown sugar

1½ teaspoons vanilla

2 cups nonfat or 1% milk

How to store Oats:

Store oats in tightly covered containers to keep out moisture and insects.
Keep in a cool, dark, dry cupboard. Quality is best when used in 3 to 6 months.
To store for up to a year, package well and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.

Tips on how to save money on oats:

Compare package sizes for the lowest cost per ounce.
Bulk oats may cost less than packaged oats.
Oats should smell faintly sweet or have no smell. Avoid oats that have an unpleasant or musty smell.

Rolled Oats - whole oats are steamed and rolled into flakes

Old Fashioned - thick flakes; has the most texture; cooks in 5 minutes

Quick Oats - steamed longer and rolled thinner; softer texture; cooks in 1 minute

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.

Show kids how to:

wash veggies under cool running water.
measure liquid ingredients.
cut green onions with kitchen scissors.
grate cheese.