Description
Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are whole oat groats that have been steamed and flattened into flakes using heavy rollers. This process stabilises the natural oils in the grain and allows the oats to cook more quickly while still retaining their mild nutty flavour and soft texture.
Rolled oats are a versatile pantry staple used in both baking and everyday cooking. They are commonly used for porridge, muesli, granola and overnight oats, and are widely added to muffins, cookies, oat biscuits, flapjacks, bread loaves and granola bars for texture and flavour. They can also be blended into smoothies, used as a topping for crumbles and fruit desserts, or incorporated into savoury dishes such as meatloaf and soups as a natural thickener or binder.
Oats have been cultivated for thousands of years across Europe and Asia and remain valued as a nutritious whole grain ingredient. Rolled oats are naturally rich in dietary fibre, particularly beta glucan, along with B vitamins and minerals that support balanced nutrition.
