Bulletin #4029, Saving Money With Homemade Convenience Mixes - Convenience Mix 4
 Rolled Oats Convenience MixMakes 10 cups
4 cups flour Put all ingredients except margarine in large bowl and stir until very well mixed. Cut in margarine with a fork or pastry cutter until well blended. Cover and refrigerate; will keep 1 month. NOTE: Store in airtight glass jars or canisters. To measure, spoon into cup, pack lightly, and level off. Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Food Recipe Nutrition Facts [Word] |
 Oat Muffins2 1/4 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix1/4 cup raisins (optional) 2 Tablespoons sugar 2/3 cup water 1 egg, beaten Put all ingredients in bowl and stir until just moist. Spoon into 12 greased 2 1/2-inch muffin cups and bake at 425°F about 20 minutes. |
 Oat PancakesMakes about 16 3-inch pancakes
1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Stir all ingredients in a bowl with a spoon until blended. Cook on hot griddle or in a skillet until browned on both sides and done. Top with fresh berries or syrup. Oat Pancakes Food Recipe Nutrition Facts [Word]
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 Date-Nut Oat Bread8 ounces pitted dates1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix 1 cup chopped walnuts Chop dates and put in bowl. Cover with the boiling water and mix well. Stir in sugar, let stand until lukewarm, then add remaining ingredients and mix well. Put in greased, 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until done. Remove from pan and cool before slicing. |
 Coconut DreamsMakes 24
2 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. |
 Coconut Dreams VariationNut Dreams: in place of coconut, use 1/2 cup nuts.
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 Cranberry Fruit BarMakes 20
2 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Mix Convenience Mix, sugar, and water. Grease bottom of 9- x 13-inch pan. Spread half of rolled oat mixture over bottom of pan and press. Spread cranberry sauce over the mix. Sprinkle rest of mix evenly over the fruit and press down lightly. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. |
| Cranberry Fruit Bar VariationFruit Bars: any dried, cooked, sweetened fruit may be used in place of the cranberry sauce, if it’s not runny. Try dates or peach conserves. |
 Hermits3 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup mixture of chopped nuts, raisins, and dates Combine all dry ingredients. Beat egg and milk in a separate bowl. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture, and stir until all ingredients are well blended. Mix in nuts or fruit. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about 2 dozen cookies. |
 Applesauce CookiesMakes about 2 dozen cookies
3 1/3 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Combine all dry ingredients. Beat egg in a separate bowl and add applesauce. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture, and stir until all ingredients are well blended. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. |
 Oat-Raisin CookiesMakes about 2 dozen
2 1/2 cups Rolled Oats Convenience Mix Mix all ingredients and drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes. |
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