Steel-Cut Oats

Steel-Cut Oats

Also known as Irish oats or coarse oats 

  • Processing: Whole oat groats are chopped into pieces, minimally processed. 
  • Benefits:
    1. Highest in fiber and nutrients due to minimal processing.
    2. Lower glycemic index (GI), leading to more stable blood sugar levels. 
    3. More filling, making them great for appetite control.
  • Drawbacks:
    1. Longer cooking time (20–30 minutes).
    2. Chewier texture, which some may not prefer. 

Image credit: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons 


Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: November 29, 2024

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