what are steel cut oats?

[jdoll]

i have heard several of you mention these......is it like oatmeal? where do you get it?



jes

 

[kathryn]

They are whole oats that are chopped in two (more-or-less) with a steel blade. They cook up chewier and are less processed than oatmeal. they are also known as "oat groats" or Irish oatmeal . I've seen some brands in regular grocery stores (McCann's is delish, but a bit pricey). They are also easy to find in health food or natural food stores or coops.

 

[Dani53]

Jes, I get mine through Mountain Peoples Warehouse. I think a good whole foods place would be able to order them in bulk. McCanns is good but way too expensive. I have no idea why they charge so much!
The bag I get is 25 pounds (yep, we eat a lot of them!) and cost about 12.00 It does last a while, but we eat oatmeal most mornings so we do go through it as well.

 

[materialsgirl]

I get mine at Kroger - Bob's Red Mill brand. (I love Bob's Red Mill products!!) It's in the health foods section.

 

[snowbee]

I get them at Trader Joe's. They are pricier than regular oats, but I like the texture much better. I guess oats are oats, but I still feel like I'm eating something more substantial and healthful. Plus, for the price, one can of it goes a long way (for one person, anyway!).