Oats...what kind?

[LaviathanX]

I have the Quaker Instant Oats that comes in a cylindrical container and I scoop it out, add equal and cinnamon, and pour hot water over it. Is this the right kind of oats to get?

 

[anthrax]

The GI ordered from highest to lowest would be instant oatmeal, quick oatmeal, old-fashioned oatmeal, steel cut oatmeal, and whole oats

I would go with old-fashioned oatmeal

but there is no big difference

 

[ChillyDog]

I believe old-fashioned oats also provide more fiber since there not chopped up.

 

[LaviathanX]

As far as taste, is there a difference? And can you pour hot water on old-fashioned oats just like instant oats? What do you guys use?

 

[takniteasy]

I take old fashioned oats, put approx. 3/4 cup (dry) in cereal bowl, cover with water and cook in microwave for 2 mins. Then 2 packets of splenda and a sprinkle of molly mcbutter or smartbeat.

 

[LaviathanX]

Whenever I put it in the microwave, it explodes everywhere. It just rises up and spills all over the place, getting all over everything. I just add one cup of old fashioned oats to 2 cups of boiling water, then turn the heat down to like medium or so so it won't bubble up. 4 equals and some cinnamon.

The instant oats are easier to cook b/c you dont have to cook them for 5 mins like you do the old fashioned kind, you just add hot water and they're good to go.

I'll try the Molly McButter tomorrow morning. I didnt think it'd be good but I'll give it a shot.

 

[Atherjen]

I put 1/2 or 3/4 cup dry OLD FASHIONEd Quaker oats in a bowl, add water, microwave a couple minutes, add splenda then either vanilla or cinnamon.. yummy.