oats

You will gobble up these nutty maple cinnamon bars. They're easy to bake and, and they make a great snack or dessert.

It's time for a new take on this ultimate comfort dessert. This recipe saves you 203 calories, 15 grams total fat and 7 grams sugars over a traditional apple pie. Top each piece with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light and creamy à la mode.

These healthy oatmeal cookies are the perfect blend of dark chocolate with gooey tahini for a sweet, chewy, gluten-free, dairy-free and grain free treat.

We pair tart (rhubarb) with sweet (strawberry) and topped these muffins with a simple streusel topping for a perfect dessert treat.

Moist and sweet, these cranberry orange muffins are comforting and delicious.

Diced apple tossed with cinnamon and ground flaxseed are a perfectly easy — and healthy — breakfast to power you through your day.

Enjoy these simply as the choco-chip cookie dessert balls they are, or roll these chewy, nutty balls in your choice of topping – goji berries, cacao or coconut – so that every bite is uniquely delicious.

These muffins are a delicious combination of carrot cake, banana bread and oatmeal muffins, all in one bite.

These portable parfaits have two fruity layers: a cherry and a banana layer, all topped with chopped plums and crunchy almonds for a filling breakfast. Get creative with chopped fruit and nuts of your choice for sprinkling between layers and on top.

These versatile lentil patties do double duty both as burgers — whether served on whole-grain buns, lettuce buns or sans bun alongside steamed greens — and crumbled and added to fresh tomato sauce for a vegetarian Bolognese.

This easy, plant-based breakfast will last up to four days refrigerated, so you can get out the door fast on busy mornings.

Start you morning off right with a clean and healthy breakfast of buckwheat and oats.

Give your morning porridge a boost with this oatmeal simmered in aromatic chai tea – opt for a black tea if you want a pick-me-up or a decaffeinated variety if you’d rather skip it. Dried cherries add a chewy texture, but you can also add fresh or frozen raspberries or nuts over top for added flavor and crunch.

We’ve packed six health-boosting superfoods – oats, coconut, chia, cinnamon, maca and dark chocolate – into these chewy, delicious cookies for the ultimate on-the-run breakfast or snack that will truly satisfy your taste buds.

Chia seeds are loaded with healthy omega fats, antioxidants, dietary fiber and protein. Oats are high in manganese and fiber plus they contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown to help regulate cholesterol levels. To top it off, cinnamon is helpful for blood sugar control, so you can add an extra dash, if desired.

Sweet, rich and creamy bananas are a great source of fiber, minerals (such as potassium) and vitamins. Additionally, carrots are soaring with vitamin A and are known for their supply of the antioxidant beta-carotene. These orange root veggies are also filled with numerous other antioxidants and nutrients.

Store-bought granola usually contains a whack of refined sugar that takes your blood sugar on a roller-coaster ride. In our recipe, we eliminate the white stuff by making our granola from scratch using quinoa, oats, coconut and applesauce. Layered with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a gluten-free breakfast that’s easy to grab and go.

There's no need for serving plates or forks with this gooey chocolate and peanut butter dessert — simply serve these bites on a large platter and let guests dig in. The best part? You can make these in advance and store in the freezer until the day of your party.

Don't forget about dessert! Yes, you can actually make this decadent fruity crisp on the grill. Try serving it with a dollop of vanilla or plain yogurt.

Precise measurements ensure these grab-and-go breakfast bars are light and delightfully chewy. We love the balance of sweet blueberries and apricots with tart cranberries, but experiment with your own favorite fruits for a personal twist.

Reward your pooch's good behavior with a sweet and savory treat!

If you think your oatmeal has no place in the cold breakfasts of warm summer mornings, pull it back out! Cool and creamy overnight oats layered with frosty fruit purée is kind of like eating ice cream for breakfast, but with a lot less guilt.

Kick up your mother's meatloaf with a spicy homemade glaze and serve with your favorite potato salad or mashed potatoes!

Mighty little sunflower seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of developing asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. That and their great taste are why we chose to feature them in this clean granola recipe.