Can you use porridge oats as rolled oats?

We are pleased to report that quick-cooking porridge oats and regular rolled oats can be used interchangeably in most recipes, including those for making cookies. You can substitute them in a straight 1:1 ratio.

Are Scotts Porridge Oats the same as rolled oats?

The oats are rolled thicker than standard oats and are gently kilned to create what the company considers to be “the truest taste”. Scott’s oats can be made into porridge either in the microwave or on a stovetop, with the addition of milk or water and other flavourings (typically salt or sugar).

Are rolled oats the same as oats?

Rolled oats are commonly referred to by many different names, including old-fashioned oats or oatmeal, flaked oats or oatmeal, oat flakes, rolled oatmeal, or just plain oatmeal. These types of oats required about five minutes to cook.

Can porridge oats be used in baking?

Oats are considered to be the perfect breakfast food, but did you know that oats can also be used for baking? This powerhouse superfood food is loaded with many nutrients, but whole grain oats are also useful in making baked goods.

Are rolled oats healthier than porridge oats?

In almost all nutritional ways, rolled oats and porridge oats will have the same quantity of macro and micro-nutrients in equal serving sizes because the source is the same: oat groats.

What can you substitute for rolled oats in a recipe?

In baking, rolled oats can generally be substituted with a ½ + ½ blend of flour (gluten free or not), and almond meal.

What oats do I need for flapjacks?

Rolled oats like our famous Jumbo Organic Oats are great for making flapjacks. Jumbo oats add a nice bit of crunch and more bite than other types of oats. Quick oats like our Speedicook Porridge Oats also work well for flapjacks, the end product will result in a softer chewy texture in comparison to Jumbo Oats.

What oats are best for baking?

So, what kind of oats do you use for baking? Recipes call for instant oats on occasion, but rolled oats, quick oats and oat flour are the best kind of oats for baking. Steel cut oats are used for hearty recipes like baked oatmeal and pilaf.

Can I use rolled oats instead of quick oats in cookies?

In terms of your morning bowl of oatmeal, yes, rolled oats and quick oats are interchangeable. However, rolled oats are better for baking and cooking because they retain their texture better than quick oats. This makes them the ideal addition to baked goods like my autumn granola breakfast cookies.

What is the difference between oats and porridge?

The main difference between oatmeal and porridge is the grain used to make it. The bran is removed from ground oats to make oatmeal. Porridge is named according to the ingredients used in the preparation. For instance, porridge made from corn is called cornmeal.

What does it mean when a recipe calls for rolled oats?

Rolled oats (old-fashioned), are the oat groats steamed and rolled into flakes. This means the oils are stabilized, and the oats stay fresh longer. The larger surface area means they will cook more quickly than steel-cut oats. Quick oats are cut into more pieces, rolled thinner, and steamed longer.