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    Steel Cut Oats

    Posts: 434 Member
    edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    I tried some steel cut oats for the first time this morning. I was wondering what the appeal was, and after trying them, I am still wondering. LOL. I don't know if they are something I would want to eat on a regular basis. It reminded me of eating rice? Am I missing something? Should I add some flavor to the oats? Are the health benefits so extraordinary, I should learn to like them? Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

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    • Posts: 29 Member
      Oats on their own aren't that flavorful. Try adding some cinnamon and bananas (or blueberries!).

      As for the health benefits, I'm not sure they're the be-all-end-all, but they can be pretty good for you. They're a complex carb, which means they'll release their energy slower over a longer period of time, helping to reduce blood sugar spikes. Especially useful for diabetics (like me). And they're full of fiber, keeping you full longer.
    • Posts: 936 Member
      I add peanut butter, cinnamon, and almond milk to mine. They aren't super interesting alone, but they keep me full for a while.
    • Posts: 253 Member
      Add some brown sugar and dried fruits or raisins. They will taste so much better.
    • Posts: 434 Member
      Thanks for the suggestions. I will try adding some flavor next time. :smile:
    • Posts: 444 Member
      I use sugar free vanilla almond milk, throw in some died cranberries while it's cooking and toss in a few walnuts when they are done, yummy!
    • Posts: 836 Member
      I love them, and do eat them solo, but I prefer them in my muesli mix. Maybe if you don't get on with them you can give them to your horses ;)
    • Posts: 434 Member
      Yes, Russ! I had thought of that. My Thoroughbred is quite fond of warm, cooked oatmeal, so I'm sure he wouldn't complain about the oats like me.
    • Posts: 2,162 Member
      so what is the difference between old fashioned oats and steel cut oats
    • Posts: 259 Member
      What is the difference between steel cut oats and rolled oats?
    • Posts: 124 Member
      so what is the difference between old fashioned oats and steel cut oats
      I've been wondering the same thing.
    • Posts: 12,871 Member
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      I've been wondering the same thing.

      Old fashioned rolled oats have been well, rolled, lol. They are flat, like flakes. Steel cut oats are little round grains still. They don't go through the flattening process and therefore are much heartier. They take a lot longer to cook, but the taste and texrure are far superior in my opinion! Not pasty at all, and they keep me full for a long time.

      But you do have to add flavor! I like apples and walnuts, or blueberries and a bit of cinnamon. I also add a tiny bit of sugar but I'm trying to wean off of that and go with just the sweetness of the fruit.
    • Posts: 8
      I believe in old fashioned Oats the oats have been cushed or flattened. Steel Cut, the oat is cut. The Steel cut take longer to digest becuase the process has not broken them down as much.?
    • Posts: 2,162 Member
      so do steel cut oats have to be cooked? cause sometimes i add oats to my protein shake but if i decide to buy steel cut oats would i have to cook them first?
    • Posts: 43
      I just put a teaspoon of pure maple syrup in mine to sweeten it, lol.
      It's actually really good. :)
    • Posts: 12,871 Member
      so do steel cut oats have to be cooked? cause sometimes i add oats to my protein shake but if i decide to buy steel cut oats would i have to cook them first?

      Definitely! They are as hard as brown rice. I usually simmer them 30 - 40 minutes covered over very low heat. I make a lot at once and reheat.
    • Posts: 434 Member
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      Definitely! They are as hard as brown rice. I usually simmer them 30 - 40 minutes covered over very low heat. I make a lot at once and reheat.

      Very true. They take a lot longer to cook than "instant" oats.
      With all these great add-in suggestions, I will have to give them another try.
      I did notice (as mentioned here), they do keep you fuller longer. :smile:
    • Posts: 192 Member
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      Definitely! They are as hard as brown rice. I usually simmer them 30 - 40 minutes covered over very low heat. I make a lot at once and reheat.

      They do take long(er) to cook, but I also make about 4 servings at once. It keep well in the fridge for those 3+ days. Easy to pop into the mocrowave and re-heat.

      I add a drop of unpasteurized honey and a good portion of cinnamon.
    • Posts: 494 Member
      Good eats: Know your OATS!

      Part One -
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH8tEw938RM

      Part Two -
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-Hkihja-0&feature=related
    • Posts: 113 Member
      Glad I read this!! I just bought my first box today. Looks like it will be with fresh raspberries for me in the morning. :)
    • Posts: 14,517 Member
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      I've been wondering the same thing.

      Both instant and old fashioned oat ..... are INSTANT oats

      Old Fashioned are steamed & then rolled

      Instant oats are steamed, & then rolled thinner

      Steel Cut are not steamed. They are not cooked at all. Sometimes you can buy an "instant" steel cut. But those have been toasted or cooked in some way also.
    • Posts: 133 Member
      Not sure where you're located, but Trader Joe's frozen steel cut oatmeal....easy to fix (2 + 1 minutes in the microwave), brown sugar added, 150 calories, keeps you full...super good and super easy.
    • Posts: 53
      what I do randomly that changes up the taste is cook them with coffee instead or water/milk. its pretty good. but if you're not a coffee person I also find a few blueberries thrown in to be excellent.
    • Posts: 1,730 Member
      I love them.....................that "barley" texture is awesome! I like the crunchy-nutty texture and flavor.

      I add brown sugar and a teensy bit of milk - perfectomundo!

      And, if you'd like an instant oatmeal without the icky/mushy texture, try Better Oats! They rock....and have super-awesome flavors like CHOCOLATE and blueberry muffin! delish.
    • Posts: 637 Member
      I like to toast the oats for a few minutes before I cook them-gives it a different flavor. Also I like to add fruit or jams to mine. My husband likes his with cinnamon and brown sugar
    • Posts: 6,296 Member
      http://www.simplebites.net/how-to-cook-apple-pie-steel-cut-oats-in-a-slow-cooker/?doing_wp_cron=1327624598

      I only made a couple small changes: I didn't have applesauce, so instead I increased the grated apple to 2 apples' worth. I dislike nutmeg so I added a little extra cinnamon, and the creamer I used was Coffeemate Cinnamon Vanilla creamer.

      This is a really easy way to cook them, requires no baby-sitting of the pot, and this recipe comes in at 210 per serving :bigsmile:
    • Posts: 7
      Steph- I just bought my first box on Wed also, lol! Haven't made any yet, though. What did you think? I'm gonna try them tomorrow.
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