Surprising Uses for Oats

You're probably familiar with the best, or at least the most delicious, uses for oats: oatmeal, granola, cookies. But did you know that oats have plenty of uses besides feeding your appetite? The versatile grain is handy for a number of non-dietary purposes, from creating soothing beauty products to making natural clay for your kids.

Oats As A Beauty Regimen

When it comes to beauty and skincare products, oats and oatmeal have long been a favorite ingredient. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, oats are an effective home remedy for relieving itchy skin. Oats are also a popular option for natural face masks or scrubs, whether bought in-store or created at home. (Mix oats with a tiny bit of salt and water for a DIY scrub.)

More Ways To Use Oats

Some other surprising ways to tap into the power of the versatile grain? Put an open bowl of oats in your fridge to help eliminate stinky smells; Mix rolled oats with flour and add a bit of water and food coloring to create molding clay for your kids to play with; Or, add oats to ground beef to get more bang for your buck when making meatloaf or meatballs.

Surprising Uses For Leftover Oats

Who knew they could cut down on fridge smells?


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How To Make Play Dough With Oats

An easy DIY project to satisfy your curious kids.


How To Make Play Dough with Quaker® Oats | Quaker®

Indulge In A Do-It-Yourself Oatmeal Bath

It's easy, and could relieve itchy skin.


How To Make An Oatmeal Bath | Quaker®

How To Make Meatloaf With Oats

Because oats aren't just breakfast food.


How to Make Meatloaf with Oats | Quaker®

Oatmeal Latte

Wake up with an Oatmeal Latte


Bring the coffee shop home with this delicious brew


How to make an Oatmeal Latte | Quaker®

Oat Dog Treats

Give your dog a wholesome treat


Fun to make snacks for your canine friend


How to make Oat Dog Treats | Quaker®

Oatmeal Soap

Make your own artisanal soap with Quaker® Oats


Do-it-yourself soap with 4 simple ingredients


How to make soap with Quaker® Oats | Quaker®

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