Rolled oats, wheat germ, flaxseed?

butterflylover527

What's the difference? Flavor, texture, cost, etc? Are they interchangeable?

I'm trying to use different things so just wondering

jehembee

I'm not sure if they are interchangeable, but i know that each one has specific health benefits.

butterflylover527

ok, anyone else?

MandyAnnV

I don't believe they are interchangeable. Rolled oats are more processed than steel cut.
I use flaxseed, and even add it to my oatmeal sometimes, or to my yogurt, and sometimes even a protein drink. Flaxseed is a good way to get some extra fiber in your diet.

jldunn713

All great ingredients that I use a lot of! Not really interchangeable. Flaxseed (use it ground) has good fats and protein, notably omega-3's. It thickens in liquid and replace eggs in baking things. I also like to throw it in smoothies and on top of oatmeal. Wheat germ I will put on top of oatmeal as well. It doesn't thicken like flaxseed does but it also is a nutritional powerhouse. It is good on top of yogurt and adds nuttiness to dishes. While I use flaxseed and wheat germ by the spoonful, I use rolled oats in larger volumes. Oats are whole grains, mostly carbohydrate. Hot oatmeal or cold soaked oats mixed with nuts and fruits in a cereal bowl. Flaxseed and wheat germ complement oats very well. Oats can be made into flour or granola. Hope that helps!