Best Irish Oatmeal Recipes

OVERNIGHT IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• Pour uncooked oats into a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Leave covered overnight to soak.
• In the morning, place the saucepan over low heat and cook the oatmeal, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot, topped with fresh berries, brown sugar and a splash of skim milk.

HEALTHY-ISH IRISH OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease 18 muffin cups with coconut oil.
• Beat coconut oil, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
• Beat 1 egg and vanilla extract into the coconut oil mixture.
• Whisk flour, baking soda, and coarse salt together in a bowl; beat into the coconut oil mixture until a dough forms.
• Fold oatmeal, raisins, and almonds into dough. Mix beaten egg into dough if needed for moisture.
• Spoon dough into prepared muffin cups to about half full.
• Bake in preheated oven until center is set and top is lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes.

IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Add the oats, cinnamon, orange peel and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until thick and creamy, about for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon and orange peel. Stir in the cranberries, raisins, syrup and a small amount of buttermilk if desired. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes., Transfer to 8 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat until sugar is caramelized, 4-7 minutes. Serve immediately.

IRISH OATMEAL BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together flour and oatmeal. Add butter and sugar; using your hands mix until it comes together and forms a dough. Form dough into a disk and cover with plastic wrap; transfer to refrigerator until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Line two baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper. Roll out dough on a floured work surface to 1/8-inch thick. Using a 1 3/4-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits; transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Continue rerolling scraps and cutting out biscuits. Transfer baking sheets to refrigerator; let biscuits chill 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

MCCANNS IRISH OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• I am trying this recipe with slivered almond instead of walnuts.
• Cream margarine and sugars.
• Add egg and vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shortening mixture.
• Mix well.
• Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts.
• Drop rounded teaspoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°.
• Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire cooling rack.

IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE WITH DRIED FRUIT AND MAPLE CREAM

Steps:

• Place oats in a bowl, and cover with water by 2 inches. Cover bowl, and let stand overnight.
• In a small saucepan, combine cream, star anise, cinnamon stick and orange zest. Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove spices and orange. Whisk maple syrup into cream, increase heat to medium-high and simmer until mixture thickens enough to coat back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain oats and place them in a saucepan with 3 1/4 cups water. Simmer over medium heat until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt.
• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine dried fruit and nuts. Divide half the oatmeal among four broiler-proof bowls or large ramekins, then top with fruits and nuts. Cover with remaining oatmeal, and smooth tops. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each, and place under broiler. Broil until sugar caramelizes and forms a crust, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully so sugar doesn't burn. Serve immediately with maple cream.

O'KEE'S IRISH SODA OATMEAL BREAD

Steps:

• Mix rolled oats, buttermilk, and molasses in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar until combined; pour flour mixture into buttermilk mixture and stir just until moistened.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured work surface and knead 3 or 4 times until dough holds its shape.
• Cut dough in half; pat each half into a 6-inch round loaf.
• Use a sharp knife to deeply score each loaf in quarters, cutting 1-inch deep.
• Wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and allow to stand at least 12 hours at room temperature to ferment. (Loaves can be refrigerated up to 2 more days after this, if desired.)
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place loaves on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake loaves for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue to bake until loaves are browned and make a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom, about 20 more minutes.
• Allow breads to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. To serve, slice loaves 3/4-inch thick all across the loaf, then cut slices in half.

SPICED IRISH OATMEAL WITH CREAM AND CRUNCHY SUGAR

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart shallow gratin or baking dish.
• Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small cubes, and put them in the refrigerator until needed.
• In a large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Add the oats and sauté until they smell nutty and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cardamom and cinnamon, and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Scrape oats into the buttered baking pan and stir in the boiling water, cream and salt.
• Bake oats for 40 minutes, then give them a stir. Sprinkle sugar all over the oats, and scatter reserved cubed butter on top. Continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the top is glazed and bubbling.
• Sprinkle oatmeal with flaky sea salt, if you like. Serve oats with more cream and sugar on the side.

CROCKPOT IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in crock pot.
• Cook on low for 8 hours.

CROCK POT IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• 1. Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking oil spray.
• 2. Mix all ingredients in your crockpot, you can adjust the liquid or fruits to your preference. You can also adjust the flavors of spices or amounts of sweetener. I prefer it not to be very sweet.
• 3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Stir and enjoy. You can add fresh fruit when the oatmeal is done and omit it from the cooked recipe. I like to make a batch up plain and change the fruits during the week for variety. You can use any add in, peanut butter and chocolate chips are good too. The main measurements to remember is 1 cup oats to 4 cups liquid.

BRULEED IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• Spread brown sugar out on a baking sheet and set aside overnight; force through a sieve or grind in spice grinder; set aside.
• Bring milk and water to a boil; stir in oatmeal and salt; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring often; continue to stir occasionally, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until oats are desired firmness and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Spoon oatmeal into serving bowls; sprinkle with dried brown sugar and using a mini torch, melt the sugar until it forms a golden crust.
• Alternatively, pour the oatmeal into a casserole dish and use the broiler to melt the sugar, about 2 minutes.
• Garnish with apple and pear chips and maple syrup.

ANDES MINT CHUNK IRISH OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. In my opinion you can not have oatmeal cookies without Raisins and nuts, so I added them to this recipe and they are the best I have had in a long time. The hardest part about this recipe is UNWRAPPING ALL OF THE CANDIES.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray, or use parchment paper, set aside till needed.This is the oat meal that was used in this recipe
• 3. In a large bowl add flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, & salt then stir to blend. Original recipe said to pulverize mixture in a food processor, but I wanted to keep the texture, and omitted this step.
• 4. In a separate bowl add both sugars and softened butter, and beat till creamy, then add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
• 5. Then add cream liqueur, vanilla & peppermint extract & about 1/3 of flour & beat till blended.
• 6. Add remaining flour mixture in 2 increments,with mixer set to low setting. until all has been added.
• 7. Now add in raisins, nuts and chocolate chunks and stir with a large spoon to mix well.
• 8. Refrigerate till batter is firm. I left batter in fridge till the next morning, then cut dough into large chunk size pieces.
• 9. Place on prepared cookie sheet, and bake in preheated 350 degreeF. oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
• 10. Allow to cool then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
• 11. Serve with cold milk or IRISH COFFEE.

BRULEED IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• Crumble brown sugar onto a baking pan or shallow dish; let dry overnight. Press through sieve or grind in spice grinder. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, bring milk and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in oatmeal and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 15 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until almost all liquid has been absorbed and oats are al dente, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer oatmeal to a 6-cup shallow ovenproof dish with 2-inch sides; sprinkle with dried brown sugar.
• Heat broiler, and broil oatmeal until sugar melts and forms a crust, about 2 minutes. Garnish with apple and pear chips, prunes, maple syrup, and cream, if desired.

IRISH OATMEAL COOKIES WITH RAISINS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place raisins into a small saucepan, add the whiskey or water and bring to the boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Off the heat, cover and set aside to steep.
• In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream together the shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt with a wire whisk.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the oats, then blend in the raisins and the walnuts; mix well.
• Use a cookie scoop or drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Place some granulated sugar in a small bowl. Moisten the bottom of a small glass in water and dip into sugar, then press the glass gently onto the top of each cookie to slightly flatten.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges and centers are set--do NOT over bake.
• Let cookies cool 1 minute on cookie sheet, then use a spatula to carefully remove warm cookies to wire rack to completely cool. DO NOT leave cookies on cookie sheet longer than a minute or two, or they will become stuck.
• Store in an airtight container or freezer bag; these cookies freeze well.

TOASTED IRISH OATMEAL WITH APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread oats in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or jellyroll pan. Toast oats for 15 minutes, turning pan halfway through.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine toasted oats, cider and milk. Simmer until oats are tender but not mushy, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in salt. Serve with butter and cream if desired.

IRISH OATMEAL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk and the oats at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) before mixing and baking the muffins.
• Stir well, cover and let rest in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 400. Grease the muffin tins.
• Put the eggs in a mixing bowl and beat just till the yolks and whites are blended.
• Add the sugar and beat till smooth and well blended.
• Add the buttermilk-oatmeal mixture.
• Add the flour, baking soda, salt and oil.
• Beat till batter is well mixed.
• Fill the muffin tins 3/4 full of batter. They usually bake about 20 minutes, but start testing for doneness after 15 minutes.
• Either remove the muffins from the tins and cool on racks or serve hot from the pan.

SLOW COOKER IRISH OATMEAL WITH BANANAS AND BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and bananas with 5 1/2 cups water in the slow cooker. Stir to mix evenly.
• Cover with a lid and cook on low until the oats soften, 6 to 8 hours. Before serving, remove the lid and let the oatmeal cool slightly before stirring. Adjust seasonings, as needed.
• Serve in bowls topped with fresh berries and banana slices.

IRISH OATMEAL BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and salt.
• 3. In a medium bowl, beat together the egg, honey and milk. Pour egg mixture into the dry mixture, and mix until moistened.
• 4. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, and brush melted butter on top (if using).
• 5. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top has formed a very lightly browed crust. Let cool a few minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool.

SPICED IRISH OATMEAL (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the water, steel-cut oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and cloves or nutmeg.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired doneness and consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with milk on the side.
• Makes 3 cups (six 1/2-cup servings).

IRISH OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat corn syrup and brandy over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
• Add raisins and simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
• Set aside to cool (I prepare the raisin-brandy sauce ahead of time, like the night before, to let the raisins soak up the brandy).
• In a saucepan, add water and salt; bring to a boil.
• Add butter and oats.
• Lower heat and simmer until oats are tender, about 6 to 10 minutes.
• Place 2 tablespoons of cream and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of drained raisins in 4 bowls.
• Add steaming cooked oats and top with fresh berries.
• Each person stirs their bowl to enjoy the hidden surprise waiting underneath.