It seems like there are so many different types of oats out there it’s hard to keep track. Here is a short list of the different kinds of oats, how to cook them, and how nutritional they are.
Oat Groats
This type of oat is the least processed because are essentially the entire oat with only the husk removed. That also means that the nutritional value of these oats is the highest. Unfortunately, they do take almost an hour to cook, but it is well worth it for it’s richer flavor and high nutritional value!
Steel-Cut Oats
These oats are actually just oat groats that have been cut into smaller pieces. Since they are smaller, they cook more easily and quicker than oat groats, while still maintaining all the health benefits.
Rolled Oats
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Rolled oats are simply oat grats that have been steamed, rolled out, and steamed again. These cook in about 5 minutes on the stove, or 2 minutes in the microwave. They are also ideal for baking!
Quick Oats
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Quick oats are rolled oats that have been cooked a little bit already so they only take about 1 minute to cook. Their texture is mushier than oatmeal but they are good for on the go cooking.
