Uses

• Irish oatmeal is most commonly eaten as a breakfast cereal, although it may also be incorporated into baked goods or as a base for dark beers, such as oatmeal stout.

Features

• Irish oatmeal is chewier and nuttier in flavor than other types of oatmeal. Some Irish oatmeal recipes incorporate milk or cream, dried fruit, fresh fruit, brown sugar and nuts.

Benefits

• Because Irish oatmeal is less processed than rolled oats or instant oatmeal, it is higher in fiber, B vitamins, calcium and protein. There is some evidence that oatmeal can help lower cholesterol levels.

History

• Until relatively recently, oatmeal was seen as a "peasant" food. Today, oatmeal is more popular, due to its health benefits.

Other Names

• Irish oatmeal is also known as Scottish oatmeal and steel-cut oatmeal.