Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats, 24 Oz (4 Pack)

SO, I have tried so many of the different oats out there, and this is the best by such a huge margin, that it is simply off the scale. The texture, chewiness, and sheer goodness puts it in my pantry from here on out. It is definitely worth a try, if you are looking for something better, as I was. I thought that the whole rolled oats were the best, but, pushing myself to try something that might be even better, I have found that the push was well worth it. There are literally hundreds of ways to prepare this, whether you're looking for a sweet or savory breakfast or snack. It is so delicious, no matter the way you choose to prepare it. Just do a search online for ideas. They are endless. Give this a try, and maybe it is just what you are looking for, too.

Love, love, love this product. I make a slow cooker oatmeal with these steel cut oats that my husband and I eat 3 to 4 times a week for breakfast. These oats are healthy and so tasty. Anyone who hasn't tried steel cut oats before should. The taste difference between that "Quaker-like" quick and old fashioned oats compared to steel cut is remarkable. Soooo much better. For anyone who wants it, here is my recipe for slow cooker steel cut oatmeal: Slow Cooker Oats Ingredients: 1 cup steel cut oats 3 1/2 cups Almond Milk 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (optional, I don't use) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, Pecans or almonds) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Spray the inside of your crock pot with PAM (this step is optional. I don't do it). Place the milk, cinnamon and brown sugar and whisk to blend. Add the apples (if desired), butter and nuts and whisk again. Finally add the steel cut oats and stir once more. Cover the cooker, set to Low. Approximate cooking time is 4 to 5 hours.

Steel Cut Oats are my favorite. I put 1/2 cup oats into the rice cooker along with 1-1/2 cup water (3:1 Ratio) and set the steam button for 10 minutes (I like mine chewy). If you want creamy oats cook for 20 minutes (directions on the back of the packet). Breakfast cooks while I do other things. When the rice cooker beeps, breakfast is ready. Brown Sugar, Butter and a splash of Cream is all that's needed for a delicious, sweet and creamy bowl of goodness. Goes well with fruit cooked with it (apples, dates, raisins, ect). A hot cup of tea and your Irish breakfast is served.

So why only 4 stars? Those who are suffering from celiac disease know that oats are controversial because they are usually cross-contaminated with gluten because of the machines that process these grains. Bob's is the only company I am aware of that has actually built an entire facility just for the processing of gluten free products. As much as those in the celiac world appreciate these efforts, there is some research showing that different oat cultivars have varying degrees of toxicity for celiac sufferers. (see the link [...]) I have emailed Bob's about this research to see if they know whether the cultivar(s) they process are the offending ones but have not received a response yet. When I do I will be sure to update this review.

Wow this stuff is great! I was previously using Glutenfreeda's instant oatmeal and loved it. I then purchased a Zojirushi rice maker and found out that I can cook steel cut oats in it. I bought these based off of the great reviews and WOW they taste amazing. They have a nutty flavor that instant oatmeal is missing. They are also better for you as they don't increase your blood sugar levels as much as regular oats. I've also started cooking these for a healthy dessert. I just add a 1/2 cup of almond milk to my batch, and then refrigerate when finish, and add truvia to my serving. It's almost like a rice pudding. This can often be found for less at your local shop, but I'm not going to punish the product review for that. Highly recommend... buy it!!

This product requires a little more cooking time but it is well worth it. I like the chewy texture when cooked and the price is much more reasonable than from my health food store. I use quite a few of Bob's Red Mill Products and have always found them to be of high quality. The packaging is great--protects the bags, colorful and interesting, and very easy to open and store.

Although finding items that are certified GF is not the challenge that it used to be, it can still be daunting. If you love a comforting, satisfyingly delicious bowl of steel cut oats, Bob's Red Mill is hard to beat. A lump of brown sugar, a pat of butter, a splash of cream....or completely plain. I always make a double batch because it's just as good the next day, or I add it to bread dough. Wonderful stuff.

I am GF. I love this product it is not mushy or gooey. I make it ahead of time for the week and scoop it out and microwave as needed. Use this for breakfast mixed with fruit and other meals in place of rice. I gave a 3 star rating not for the actual product but because Amazon is now forcing you to join Prime in order to place an order. What's going on Amazon, until just recently we were able to buy it without Prime for years?