Also, another question. Are Bob's steel cut oats fermented? Thank you.

I don't soak my Bob's steel cut oats. I just heat the water, then cook them. Is doing this causing me problems with mineral or calcium absorbption? I've read various places that that's the case. And don't the oats get too soft if they're soaking in water all night? It seems like they would. Thanks a lot for your answer.

Bobs Red Mill organic 1/4 cup steel cut oats in my frig overnight soaking in Kefir cultured lowfat milk. In the am, I add Chobani low-fat Greek yogurt Follow up with a yellow, green banana. Gift myself with a few walnuts downed by a cup of coffee. How wise I am sitting at my computer with my healthy start leading the way to gaining knowledge, every morning. My 90th Birthday coming in 2 weeks makes me smile as I send you this thank you note.

Just discovered your quick cooking Steel Cut Oats at Costco. They're amazing.
Being a guy who's too impatient to boil water I just pop some in the microwave with sufficient water and nuke 'em for 15 minutes (extra time is to account for the water not starting from boiling). I come back and add almonds and raisins and a bit of honey. Super delicious

Which is healthier - steel cut oats or sprouted rolled oats. Which is lower on the glycemic index? Which has better nutritional benefits?

I enjoy your products and recently purchased two packages of the steel cut oats. It appears they are cut smaller and cook a bit quicker than some other brands. My concern is that this might indicate a glycemic index a bit higher than elsewhere. How might one find out about this? Thanks.

Hi, would like to know whether your steel cut oats is fortified with Vit D3? Apparently the labelling for Vit D 0mcg is 0%, is that means a no?

Wow the steel cut oats are excellent! I started having some health issues and GI problems along with it. I had to make some dietary changes. I do the 1/4 cup oats cook then add a teaspoon of peanut butter, some almond milk to thin out a bit, and truvia sweetener and I have to say this was very tasty. I look forward to adding this into my diet. This along with some kefir afterwards which I just started too and hopefully can rebuild my gut and start feeling better.

You claim that steel cut oats have more fiber than rolled or regular oats.
So, what you are saying is that if I had 2 identical batches of oats, identical in every way before processing, and processed one batch with the steel cut method and the other batch processed by rolling them, the batch that was processed by steel cutting would have more fiber than the rolled batch?
Is this what you are claiming? You might fool children with that nonsense, but how can you expect educated adults (or even less educated but with COMMON SENSE) to believe this?
I guess the steel used to cut said oats is magical? Or perhaps rolling them squishes out the fiber?
If, however, you have a way to logically and scientifically prove that fiber magically disappears when rolled, I would love to take a look at that.

Here is my daily breakfast recipe: 1/2 cup of steel cut oats, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of water, handful of raisins into my 3 quart instant pot for four minutes with "keep warm" setting on. Off for my walk keeping me and my dog healthy and when I get back a nice warm bowl of delicious Irish oats with some sliced almonds or crushed walnuts and a spoonful of brown sugar. I also keep a jar of half-and-half ginger powder and ground cinnamon and put on a couple of shakes to spice things up I never get tired of this breakfast.

Are the instant steel cut oats just as nutritious as the steel cut oats that are soaked overnight?

if you only soak the steel cut oats overnight, rather than cook, will that hinder bowel movements? e.g. should they be cooked for better digestion? Thank you.

I love the Red Mill steel cut oats. I've been eating a couple servings for 5 or 6 years everyday. Throw it in a rice cooker at night and it's ready when I get up. Love the gluten free muesli too...

Very well summarised the benefits of steel cut oats. Here's what I prefer when it comes to making a choice for oats which are good to be consumed as a morning breakfast which will keep you active the entire day. I use True Elements Steel Cut Oats as they are a natural source of Vitamin B and Iron.

Can you put uncooked steel cut oats in a smoothie?

Is your oats raw ?

Would it work to use steal cut oats instead of rolled in my recipe for granola?

What is the difference between the Red Mill Steel cut oats vs the Red Mill quick cooking steel cut oats they sell at Costco? I cook them overnight in the slow cooker.
Thank you.

Hi,
Do you know how much soluble fiber out of the total amount of fiber is in a serving of your Steel Cut Oats?

Thanks.

Your muesli is wonderful during spring and summer but when the weather turns cold, it’s your steel cut oatmeal I love more than anything! I make enough for the week, adding cinnamon after cooking—then it is refrigerated. Each morning, I add a chai teabag (Tazo) and milk to a serving before I microwave it to reheat. Then I add a Tablespoon of orange flavored cranberries (Trader Joes) and a Tablespoon of chopped nuts. Oh, and a little drizzle of honey! Heaven here on earth!!!

I am a devotee of steel cut oats and noticed your oats for sale at the local supermarket here in Australia, on the packet it said the oats were imported into the USA, packaged and then exported to Australia.
The health benefits of eating steel cut oats are fantastic however those benefits need to be balanced with "food miles" which have a negative impact on our environment.

Looking at various brands of steel cut oats they almost universally have 150 calories per 1/4 cup dry serving. Bob’s Red Mill has 170 calories. Not a big difference in a daily diet but why is that?

i put my oats in the food processor with raisins, I pulse a few times and then grind, the raisins become little specks in the whole thing and are really good that way, I don't want whole raisins so found this way

My side-by-side comparison of the nutritional labels between steel-cut and rolled oats doesn't show as significant of a difference as the article implies. Steel-cut has slightly more iron, but rolled has slightly more potassium; everything else (e.g., Calories, fat, carbs, fiber, protein, sodium, sugars) are nearly identical!

1/2 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Half portion of whey protein mixed with 3 ounces water
Tablespoon of peanut butter
Handful of fresh berries

Mix it up and refrigerate. Works best overnight but ready in only 15 minutes. The yogurt ferments the oats. Weighs out at whopping 725 calories. Truly the breakfast of champions!

Every comparison I've seen between rolled and steel-cut oats always compares them in terms of using them for oatmeal. Clearly, steel-cut is preferable in all of the above ways when used for oatmeal. But what if one is just eating the raw rolled oats (with yogurt, cold water, or whatever)? I assume you can't eat steel-cut oats without cooking (tell me if I'm wrong?). If that's the case, then which is better (raw extra-thick rolled oats or cooked steel-cut oats), in terms of fiber, glycemic index, density, etc.?

In response to dp's "savory oatmeal," great idea--thank you! I always have my Bob's Red Mill organic steel cut oats with organic blueberries, Ceylon cinnamon, organic cream, and a touch of organic Vermont grade B syrup. I also eat brown rice with an egg and toasted sesame oil. Anyway, I am going to try dp's idea and top my oatmeal with an egg! Thank you!

We plan to prepare/cook and then freeze dry with blueberry's and strawberry's.. Any recommendations or suggestions would be appreciated.

We wanted to add nuts but are concerned the natural oils would spoil or curdle. Do you know if cooking the nuts with the groat would resolve the concern. The mega 3 oils are important, We just don't see a way to preserve them in our process.

Hi! is it okay to eat raw steel cut oats for example in energy balls?

I used your SC oats to make oatmeal. . . . along with fruits, spaces, etc.

How can I also add your oat groats to get even more texture?

Hugh

The steel cut oats is either gluten free OR organic but not both.
Why?
Are the non organic sprayed with glyphosate?
Seems I have to decide if I want gluten free or glyphosate free and I want both so what is the problem making this possible?!

I did the research I should have done before my question posted earlier and was pleased to find the following statement:
"We have more information here, on our website http://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/featured-articles/glyphosate/.
Because we at Bob’s Red Mill are dedicated to bringing all of our customers natural, healthy products, whether organic or conventional, we have inquired directly with farmers and with our suppliers to determine if glyphosate desiccation is used by the farmers supplying our products. The majority of our conventional wheat is grown close to home in the Pacific Northwest where growing seasons are typically longer and the practice of desiccation is as such rarely used. We’ve been told desiccation is not a practice used by our individual farmers. The growing, harvest and communal storage practices sometimes used by the wheat industry in general make it nearly impossible, however, for our multi-source suppliers to guarantee the practice of glyphosate desiccation is not used with all of the conventional wheat the suppliers sell to us.We are able to assure our customers, however, that glyphosate desiccation is not a practice used for our organic products as the use of glyphosate is not permitted at any time in the cultivation of our organically grown ingredients. Our Customers who desire to be certain that glyphosate has not been used may wish to choose instead from our extensive line of certified organic products."

Life without oats - I don't think so. However... are your oats sprayed with Roundup? I've been hearing a lot about this lately.

I really enjoy eating your steel cut oats hot and cold. But i was wondering if there's any nutritional difference in eating them cooked as opposed to soaking them overnight and eating the oats "raw"?

They bring back memories of my granda making these every AM in Aberdeen, Scotland. They are brilliant.

Hi! I love the oats as they are, but I have diverticulitis and would like to grind them and use them in smoothies and pie crusts as well. Does the fiber still function the same in the digestive system when they are ground as when they are whole? In other words, will I stil get the same nutritional benefits from them as when they are unground? Thanks!

Hi. Your per serving size for steel cut oats is 1/4 cup. Is that the amount of oats to cook in order to have a serving or is 1/4 cup the serving size to eat after cooking? I've always wanted to know. Thank you in advance!

Apologies about my last comment. It seems I was looking at the quick steel cut oats.

This article says 7 grams of protein per 1/4 cup, but the package’s nutritional facts say it’s only 4 grams. Please fix. It’s misleading otherwise.

Are all your flours low glycemic?
Thank You

I grind steel cut oat into flour so cooking it takes less time, is grinding increase or lessen its glycemic index?

Wonderful article ! I have just switched from Wheatlebix !
Was getting heart burn from that! With the Steel Cut Oats and Flax Milk -None !
Thank you again for your fine article !

How to order some steel cut oats

I’m interested in the vitamins. I was searching for nutritional values in steel cut oats. Are not vitamins part of nutritional value?

What is the difference in your regular steel cut oats vs gluten free steel cut...

I have a large bag that is prob 6 mos old that I did not reefrig or freeze.. Would I be safer to order new bag

I often boil almond milk for about 8 minutes with two earl gray tea bags, then remove the tea bags and use the infused almond milk to cook my irish oats! After cooking I add honey and a bit more almond milk to taste. It is a great tasty snack anytime.

What grocery chain stores in Canada carry your organic steel cut oats? We have Real Canadian Superstore (Loblaws), Metro, Freshco, Food Basics,Soby's, Farm Boy and of course Walmart. And which Health Food stores too?

Also, is there a casing on the bran that only opens up when heated. I want to get the most nutrition out of my serving and thought I would try overnight oats instead of cooking them?

Does soaking them in cold water hold more nutrition than than pouring hot boiled water on them first and leaving them to soak?

Thank you! And thank you so much dp for savoury recipe and Deedee for stay feeling fuller longer comment for my nature bikes and hikes.

I have tried steel cut oats no and love them! But, I like them both srely cooked. Is that ok?

I have a question. I have a box of steel oats oatmeal and it was best by september 18th. How much longer can I use it? I am not finished with the box yet it is about half full yet.
Thank you.

Is there a difference between pinhead and steel cut oats?

Hi, I have seen your products in the store for some time- i have limited funds and haven’t really patronized your fine company much- sorry. But I was at my sisters in Portland last week and heard your interview on opb. My sis said next time I visit we get to go to your mill! So excited! I am 56 and like to eat as well as possible- so when I shopped this weekend, I went to the bobs red mill section- actually looking for the “red flour” you mentioned- I didn’t see that, but I bought some of your organic steel cut oats- yum! I just read the benefits on your site and wanted you to know that I will continue to buy something delectable from your options- each and every time I run out. I liked what you said bob, about the passage on the first page of the good book about grains- I think you’re my latest hero- ha. I think what you did in giving your company to your employees is beyond generous- it is good- in the best sense of the word. I’m proud to reap the nutritional bennies, and in trying to do good myself- I want to help you, with my measly 6 bucks a week, continue to do really kind, thoughtful, conscientious things. Like my mom always said- I think bobs red mill is just swell. Thanks to all of you.
Andi

I would like to know the amount of magnesium in !/2 cup of your oatmeal.
Thank you

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I use to eat steel cut oats occassionally but as of 4-23-18, i had so much energy that whole day, i went to sprouts and bought $4.00 worth at .89cents a pound an will go back today an restock!!!!!! I love the feeling the protien the fiber intake the taste with almond milk an nutmeg

I have been making 'savory oatmeal' and love it. Oatmeal topped with a poached egg, a little grated cheese, cilantro or chives and a spoon of salsa. Many other possibilities here. It only took one bowl of this to get me used to not eating my oatmeal with fruit and nuts.

[…] And, choosing to make your Instant Pot oatmeal using steel cut oats will provide even more nutritional benefits. […]

Tank you for yours information

Love everything that we've tried, which is a lot. So glad we took a chance on that first product.

Super excited to share this information at my next cooking demonstration titled..."beans, greens and gluten-free grains".

Does your Scottish oatmeal also have a low glycemic index?