The deal with steel cut oats

PSmillie

After keeping an eye on different food threads on myfitnesspal, I've noticed a lot of discussion and recommendations for steel cut oats in your oatmeal. What's the deal with steel cut oats? How are they different than a bowlful of Quaker Oats? Are they really that much healthier?

therealangd

I'd like to know the answer to this too.

I think it's because Quaker Oats are more processed than steel cut oats.

Emmy_Ann

Everything I've read is that there's not that much of a difference but you definitely want to steer clear of those little packets of flavored oatmeal like brown sugar/maple or peaches n creme.. those pack in a lot of unnecessary crap

spiritcrusher

Less salts, carbs, not as processed, etc.

pauljsolie

Steel cut oats are healthier for you in that there is more soluble fiber in them than the rolled oats, which makes them better at lowering cholesterol. It makes you feel fuller longer. Also they take longer to cook so that is why they might not be as popular. Nutritionally speaking, they are practically the same.

born2playbass

Sounds like that's what I'm looking for. Regular oatmeal just won't keep me going, (no pun intended), because of this I had given up oatmeal. guess I'll just have to try some steel cut oats!

deewildwoman

Nutritionally they are about the same. I love the steel cut oats because I think they have a better flavor (a bit nutty) and texture. The only problem is, you have to cook them the traditional way....no easy packets to nuke in the microwave. I will usually save the Steel Cut Oats for the weekend when I have 30 - 40 minutes to cook them and use the quick oats during the work week. The individual microwave packets are ok, as long as you stay with plain oats. When you go with the flavored ones, the sugar and calories really go up.

Micheller1210

You can cut down the cooking time, by letting them soak over night. :-)

MzBug

You can cut down the cooking time, by letting them soak over night. :-)

Yup.... put the oats and water in the pot, bring it just to a boil, turn it off, cover the pot and go to bed. In the morning you can scoop some out and nuke to re-heat. Put the rest in a sealed bowl in the fridge. I like to add just a few drops of extract/flavoring while it cooks.... butter flavoring, almond extract, vanilla extract or cinnamon.

mamagooskie

You can cut down the cooking time, by letting them soak over night. :-)

Yup.... put the oats and water in the pot, bring it just to a boil, turn it off, cover the pot and go to bed. In the morning you can scoop some out and nuke to re-heat. Put the rest in a sealed bowl in the fridge. I like to add just a few drops of extract/flavoring while it cooks.... butter flavoring, almond extract, vanilla extract or cinnamon.

yummy!