Heritage recipes made modern is what The Toasted Oat is all about. Wholesome indulgence is not only encouraged, but actually good for you.
Founder Erika Boll’s love of baking started when she was a little girl hanging out in her Grandmother Margaret’s kitchen. At the age of 33, Erika was diagnosed with celiac disease & her avocation for baking underwent a seismic shift. All of those amazing baked goods she had learned to bake & perfect had to be completely recreated to be gluten-free — or would never be enjoyed again.
To Erika, the latter option was unthinkable, so she took to the kitchen & The Toasted Oat was born. Made from exceptional, real ingredients, every product The Toasted Oat is free of additives, gluten & anything artificial.
Erika’s family is known for having a sweet tooth [or teeth]. Gatherings are always topped off with a indulgent treat — baked from scratch & shared. Erika’s grandfather Steve’s famous reply to the often asked question, “Cake or pie?” “Yes.” We couldn’t agree more, Grandpa. Her family of tastemakers is keeping the spirit alive.
Apricot Shortbread
- Father of founder, Erika
- Original granola recipe crafted by his mother, Margaret Osborn Kelley
- Favorite Nut: Cashews
- Favorite Sweet: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, always in multiples.
- Sun or Ski: Ski
- Favorite pastime: Travel, & spoiling grandkids & daughter Erika, of course!
Macadamia Chunk
- Official brand cheerleader, & husband
to founder Erika - Favorite Nut: Almonds. Although he calls them Pecans, LOL!
- Favorite Sweet: White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
- Sun or Ski: Golf. Wait, what was the question?
- Favorite pastime: Golf
Macadamia Chunk
- Official brand cheerleader, & husband to founder Erika Boll
- Favorite Nut: Almonds. Although he calls them Pecans, LOL!
- Favorite Sweet: White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
- Sun or Ski: Golf. Wait, what was the question?
- Favorite pastime: Golf
Blueberry Cobbler
- Founder
- Favorite Nut: Cashews, but allergic, so almonds!
- Favorite Sweet: Blueberry Cobbler with vanilla ice cream
- Sun or Ski: Both
- Favorite pastime: Baking gluten-free treats & walking Labradoodle Maggie, aka “Mary Margaret”
Cherry Streusel
- Fellow gluten-free warrior
& stepdaughter to Erika - Favorite Nut: Mixed
- Favorite Sweet:Cherry pie
- Sun or Ski: Sun. Always. Maybe it’s the Raynaud’s Syndrome?
- Favorite pastime: Traveling. The longer the flight, the better!
Cherry Streusel
- Fellow gluten-free warrior & stepdaughter to Erika
- Favorite Nut: Mixed
- Favorite Sweet:Cherry pie
- Sun or Ski: Sun. Always. Maybe it’s the Raynaud’s Syndrome?
- Favorite pastime: Traveling. The longer the flight, the better!
The Original Recipe
- Margaret loved to bake &, perhaps even more, she loved sharing her treats with family & friends. She was constantly whipping up cookies, pies, breads, & of course, granola! Then, with treats wrapped so tightly they could survive a trip to the moon (think aluminum foil, a couple of Ziploc bags & a bare minimum of two rubber bands), she was off to distribute her devotion to her six children & their families.
- We love you, Grandma, & we are on a mission to share your treats, the same way you would have!
- Image cira 1973, Grandma Margaret with Erika