Happy National Oatmeal Day and National Cat Day!

Blogger of the Day: Jessica at Clean Green Simple

Jessica keeps it clean, green and simple by ditching meat, eggs and dairy, dumping sugar and white flour, and avoiding gluten and processed food...to spin it quick, CGS is all about life stripped down to its natural wholesome plantbased goodness! Yumfully healthy recipes, plus helpful book suggestions, kitchen tips and tricks to green up your world on the cheap. Essential info like what knives to buy, making vegan mayo, and how to mince, chop and spiralize your brains out!  ;)

Jessica's recipes rock...vibrant, rich, colorful and plunged in flavor. These stunningly luscious oatmeal pumpkin bars will bring out the greedy beast in you...I actually growled when my housemate tried to sneak some from my stash. Grrrr!  ;)

Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars

Instant Oatmeal Mix

Spinach and Artichoke “Soufflé”

Vegetable Tofu Quiche

Carolina Pulled “Pork” Sandwich

Eggplant Parmesan

Easy Lettuce Wraps

Peanut Butter Chocolate Micro-Tarts

Frozen Banana Bourbon Pie

Chocolate Adzuki Bites

Oatmeal Cookies

In addition to Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, today is National Cat Day!
Celebrate with a special treat for your favorite animal companions!  :)
Oatmeal Pumpkin Pie Cookies (for Cats and Dogs!)
Carrot, Date, and Oatmeal Dog Treats
5 Easy DIY Cat Treats

Have you adopted a shelter dog? Who are your companion cats? Choose your favorite...oatmeal cookies, overnight oatmeal or oaty granola to go?  :)

Check out the rest of our 2014 Daily Food Holiday and Featured Blogger Series!

Happy Overnight Oatmeal Day!

Blogger of the Day: Lauren at The Oatmeal Artist

Best blog title on the planet for this oatmeal genius! Long-time vegetarian and full-on vegan since Sept. 2013, Lauren spins the oats in so many easily yumful ways you will never tire of it day, night, snack or feast. She really is ridiculously creative in the kitchen...she's even got Pizza Porridge too!  :)

It's also National Oatmeal Month...doubledelicious whammy!
Don't let the word "overnight" fool you...you can also just let your oatey treat sit in the fridge for a few hours if that's all you've got. Now go eat your oats!  :)

Chocolate Banana Overnight Oatmeal

Mocha Overnight Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal

French Toast Overnight Oatmeal

Peach and Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oatmeal

Key Lime Pie Overnight Oatmeal

Coconut Overnight Oatmeal

Cookie Dough Overnight Oatmeal

Boatloads of bakeables and other oats too!

PB&J Baked Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Cookie Baked Oatmeal
Brownie Batter Oatmeal
Fudgy Banana and PB Oatmeal
Elvis's Oatmeal
Nutty 'Nana Berry Oatmeal

Check out Lauren's Tips and Tricks posts including "How to Make Any Stove-Top Recipe in the Refrigerator" and "Oatmeal 101" for answers to questions like...
• What's the difference between steel cut, rolled, quick and...?
• Flax or chia?
• How do I make more than a single serving?
• Best bakeware?

Do you overnight your oats or just instantly whip them up? What are your craziest add-ins? I have a favorite oatmeal bowl...do you?  :)

Find more feasts in our 2014 Daily Food Holiday and Featured Blogger Series!

Simple Soulful Oatmeal Muffins

Happy National Oatmeal Muffin Day!
Hiya! How are you today? Are you supercrazyfrazzledbusy? In the season's rush to meet deadlines, plan parties and find, buy or make things for everyone on the planet, it's easy to forget to take care of yourself and eat yumfully nutritious foods! Being a vegan isn't just about changing your diet and helping animals...it's about eating well and taking care of you too!  :)

Put down the candy and bake yourself some healthy soul-energizing oatmeal muffins! Add some cashew butter, apple butter or vegan cream cheese and you'll be filled up, revved up and ready for anything!

Quinoa Oatmeal Mini-Muffins

from Jennifer at Virtually Vegan Mama

Vegan Cinnamon Oatmeal Banana Muffins

from (vegan) food is my boyfriend

Wheat-Free Orange Oatmeal Muffins

from Ricki Heller

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

from Lisa at The Frugal Vegan

Gingery Blueberry-Pear Oat Muffins

from Jenn & Jac of Sketch-Free Eating via VegWeb

Banana, Oat, and Chia Seed Muffins

from Gena at Choosing Raw

Chocolate Chip Oat Bran Muffins

from Kelly at Vegan Thyme

Vegan Oatmeal, Date and Walnut Muffins

from Sawsan at Chef in Disguise

Jammin' Oatmeal Muffins

from Kim at VeganBakingMama

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

from Nathan at Vegan Dad

How are you taking care of you this season?  :)

Oatmeal Hits the Oven

Happy National Oatmeal Day!      
Just like pasta tales on a whole different yum when you casserole it, oatmeal gets kicked up a notch when you bake it. In ramekins or muffin tins, give your oats a deliciously crispy bakeover!  ;)

Pear & Almond Baked Oatmeal

from Lauren at The Oatmeal Artist

Pineapple Upside Down Baked Oatmeal

from Kris at Munchin with Munchkin

Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal

from SS at Mix it Up

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

from Melissa at My Whole Food Life

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

from Melissa at My Whole Food Life

Banana Coconut Baked Oatmeal

from Rachel at Bakerita

Cinnamon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

from Jessie May at Made to Create

Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal

from Lauren at The Oatmeal Artist

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal for One

from Chocolate Covered Katie

Vegan GF Spicy Raisin Walnut Baked Oatmeal

from Alex at Chowvida

Know your oatmeals...
Types of Oats from The Whole Grains Council

And oat mills...
Arrowhead Mills
Bob’s Red Mill
Hodgson Mill
McCann's

What are your fave oatmeal mix-ins? Do you oven-bake, slow-cook or overnight your oats? Which do you love more...oatmeal or oatmeal cookies?  :)