Food allergy friendly oat recipes

Oatcakes (gluten free)

• 300g gluten free oats • ¼ tsp gluten free baking powder • ¼ tsp salt • 25g butter or margarine (swap for dairyfree sunflower oil for vegan + gluten free) Preheat your oven to a toasty 190 c / gas mark 5 and go all grease lightening on that baking tray. Coarsely blitz two thirds of your oats, then put them in a large mixing bowl and stir in your chosen spread. Slowly add boiling water to make a firm and smooth paste. Form into your desire oatie shapes and place onto baking tray. Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes until firm. Tips: Get a little fruity and add in some dried fruit before your spread. Try cranberries and cinnamon for a pre-festive treat!

Super-oat bowl (gluten and lactose free)

• 40g to 50g of oats • 100ml almond milk • 50ml water • 1 ripe banana • 2 tsp of chia seeds • ¼ tsp cinnamon Pop the oats, almond milk and water in a pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on a steady heat. Serve in your favourite bowl and add the sliced banana, chia seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon. To really pimp up this porridge why not add a sprinkle of toasted coconut and some mixed berries!

Carrot cake oatmeal (gluten and lactose free)

• 40g gluten free oats • half a carrot, grated • 1 tsp maple syrup • ⅛ tsp cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ginger • ⅛ tsp cloves • salt to taste • ¼ cup raisins or chopped dates Saute the carrots, maple syrup and spices over medium heat until the carrots begin to caramelize. Whip up your oats in a pan with 150ml of water or dairy free milk alternative. Once cooked stir in the carrot mix. Tips: Serve with coconut and/or a further drizzle of maple syrup.

Baked oaty apples

• 2 large baking apples (cored) • 1-2 cup oats (how oatie will you go?) • 1 tsp cinnamon • 2 tsp raisins • 1 tsp vanilla • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup + a little extra for drizzling Preheat oven to 175 c / gas mark 4. Wash and core the apples. Place apples in a lightly oiled baking dish. Cook the oats in a pan with some water or a dairy free milk alternative, adding in spices and raisins. Then stuff the apples with the mix. Bake uncovered for 35 - 50 mins depending on the mightiness of your apples. Pierce apple with knife to test, liquid should be absorbed and oats should be firm. Tips: serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, whipped coconut cream or non-dairy ice cream/yoghurt. Let us know you’re favourite vegan, gluten free and lactose intolerant oatie recipes in the comments below or on Twitter at @Moma!