Is steel cut really better? The nutritional profiles are nealy identical. Which one has the best flavor??Thanks!
Miss Anthrope There is some added nutritional advantage to using steel cut oats , but that is because they are less processed . However they will take longer to cook If you are planning to make oatmeal for breakfast or something . Place the steel cut oats in your crock pot the night before and when you wake up you have oat meal. Rolled oats are equally good for you . I use them in many recipes . I use them to make crusts for many desert bars . Or just plain oatmeal or in pancakes . Just stay away from quick oats and instant oats . All the nutrition is processed out of them . You are essentially eating empty calories with no value.
Steel cut oats taste the best but rolled oats will do just fine too.
The biggest difference, is steel cut oats tend to be a European way, and Rolled oats are more North American, Irish and Scottish Oats tend to be steel cut, take longer to cook as the germ and whole grain is almost shredded, where with rolled oats it is process to were only a portion of the bran remains, that is why you can by Oat Bran in North America. We have instant, quick and large flake from Quaker, all cook in a matter of between 2-10 minutes, steel cut can take up to 25-30 minutes and do better in a double boiler, my mother tells a story were her grandmother would prepare it at night and let it sit on the back of the wood stove all night for breakfast the next day.
