Oats are oats – or are they? Steel cut oats offer a heartier, slightly different oats experience to traditional rolled oats and it all comes down to the way they are prepared. Steel cut oats have the outer husk removed from the kernel and are then cut into pieces using steel discs, leaving a coarse finish. In comparison to traditional rolled oats, they are nuttier, more textured and take longer to cook. Steel cut oats are nutritionally rich, offering similar health benefits to traditional rolled and instant oats. Oats are a source of fibre and contain beta-glucan which lowers cholesterol reabsorption*.



Low gi

If you are conscious of the glycaemic index (GI ) ratings of your food, steel cut oats are a sure winner.

Carbohydrate-rich foods (such as steel cut oats) with a low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested and absorbed than foods with a high GI. When cooked with water, Uncle Tobys Steel Cut Oats score just 48 on the GI ratings — a breakfast winner.




Cooking steel cut oats

To prepare Uncle Tobys Steel Cut Oats, simply cook on the stovetop for 20 minutes. Or, if you like to make things move quickly in the morning, soak them overnight and microwave for two minutes to prepare an easy breakfast. Uncle Tobys Steel Cut Oats can also be used in other recipes, to deliver a rich, textured and nutty flavour.