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steel-cut oat

Steel-cut Oat

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories
379
Protein (g)
12.5
Fat (g)
6.5
Carbs (g)
67.7
Fiber (g)
10.1
Sodium (mg)
2

Values for dry, uncooked steel-cut oats. Rich in beta-glucan soluble fiber; actual sodium may vary by brand and fortification.

Storage

  • Room temp: up to 365 days
  • Refrigerated: up to 730 days
  • Frozen: up to 1095 days

Steel-cut oats are whole oat groats that have been chopped into a few pieces with steel blades rather than rolled or ground. This minimal processing preserves their hearty, chewy texture and nutty, toasty flavor, while offering a slower-cooking but more toothsome alternative to rolled or instant oats.

They excel in warm breakfast porridges, but their firm structure also shines in savory applications like pilafs, risotto-style dishes, and grain salads. Steel-cut oats typically cook in 20–30 minutes on the stovetop (faster with soaking or pressure cooking) and provide substantial beta-glucan fiber for a satisfying, sustained energy profile.

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