Oats are highly adaptable, packed with nutrients, simple to prepare and convenient to store. Here are five different types of oats and their uses.
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Whole Oat Groats
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This is the oat grain in its purest, most unbroken state. They are excellent for savoury dishes like oat risotto or salads made with grains because of their texture. They can provide a nutty flavour that can make food taste better.
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Rolled Oats
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It is one of the most widely used varieties of oats. Overnight oats, pancakes, baked goods, muesli, granola, granola bars, energy bites, and even smoothies can all be made with rolled oats.
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Steel Cut Oats or Irish Oats
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They are created by using a steel blade to cut the entire oat groat into 2-4 pieces. For a good flavour, you can toast the steel-cut oats before cooking.
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Scottish Oats
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They are the best oats for porridge as they are created by crushing the entire oat groat on a stone mill.
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Instant Oats
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It is the most processed form of rolled oats. They are precooked, dried, then cut into smaller pieces after rolling and steaming.