Toasted Oats

Toasting oats is a great way to warm your house on a chilly fall day. It fills your home with a nutty fragrance. It has just a bit of a crunch. It's a perfect topper for your yogurt snack. Toasted oats are also good in many home-prepared goods: Your no-bake cookies, granola bars and granola are just a few suggestions.

Ingredients

Old fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups

Parchment paper (optional)

Preparation

Cut and or fold parchment paper to cover the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet. Pour in the oats. Spread evenly. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven, stir around, turn over, and spread out again. Bake another 4 minutes. You want a lightly toasted effect. Cool before storing in an air-tight jar.

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