The first thing you need to know is that grains are seeds. All whole grains — like oats, rye, millet, rice, barley and wheat — can germinate (aka: wake up and grow) in the right conditions. So when the temperature and moisture reach optimal levels, this allows more of the nutrients in the grain to break down to simpler nutrients that are used by the growing sprout. Warmth and light, baby! Warmth and light. So simply put, sprouted grains are simply seeds that have been triggered to germinate and then get eaten before they develop into full-grown plants. A: Yes! You can swap sprouted steel cut oats for unsprouted oats in any recipe that calls for steel cut oats. Sprouted steel cut oats can be used as a one-to-one substitute for regular steel cut oats. Whether you cook them sprouted steel cut oats on the stovetop, in your rice cooker or instant pot, or in the microwave, the cooking directions for sprouted steel cut oats are identical to regular steel cut oats. Sprouted steel cut oats will perform just like steel cut oats in any dish. Q: Can I use sprouted steel cut oats instead of Irish oatmeal? Both short- and long-term intake of oats helps reduce weight in people with overweight and type 2 diabetes, as well as in healthy individuals.

Nelson, K., Stojanovska, L., Vasiljevic, T., Mathai, M., Germinated Grains: A Superior Whole Grain Functional Food? Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 2013, 91:429-441. Available from: https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/full/10.1139/cjpp-2012-0351, accessed December 4, 2019. However, storing sprouted oats in the fridge—or freezer—won’t hurt them. If you live in a particularly hot, humid climate, go ahead and store your sprouted oats in an air-tight container in your fridge if you prefer. Or if you shop for sprouted oats in larger volumes less often, it is okay to store sprouted oats in your freezer in an air-tight container to keep them fresh for longer, too. Q: How long do sprouted oats last once the bag is opened? Although sprouted steel cut oats are also perfectly safe to eat out of the bag, you may find them on the crunchy side to enjoy without further cooking or grinding!) I was chatting recently with my friend Christiane, who also happens to be MY Nutritionist, about grocery shopping. We both were geeking out over the topic and she said, “Hey! Why don’t we meet up at Publix and I’ll give YOU a tour!” I am always up for learning new things, so it was an immediate “ YES!”

Do Sprouted Grains Have Nutritional Benefits?

Sprouting hugely increases the benefits of eating any seed or grain by increasing enzyme and nutrient availability. Oatmeal has various health benefits, especially when delivered as Sprouted Oatmeal. In the long term, some of these benefits include weight loss, lowered blood sugar levels along with a reduced risk of heart disease. As Sprouted Oatmeal delivers various important vitamins and minerals, fibre and antioxidants, it makes for an excellent alternative to wheat based products. Germinated brown rice has been studied extensively as a possible way to help manage everything from high cholesterol to blood glucose—simply by swapping sprouted whole grain brown rice in place of conventional white rice in cultures where rice is the staple grain 19. Combine your ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Make sure to use a large enough bowl as sprouted steel cut oats will expand quite a bit in the microwave.

When it comes to oats, there may be as many ways to make a perfect bowl as there are cooks to make one. But if you don’t have a go-to recipe, or you threw out the bag with the cooking directions, you’ll find our favorite versions of how to cook sprouted oats of every style below. Choose your sprouted oat style and method and get cooking! Sprouted rolled oat cooking directions Q: How to cook sprouted rolled oats on the kitchen stove Nkhata, S.G., Ayua, E., Kamau, E.H., Shingiro, J.-B., Fermentation And Germination Improve Nutritional Value Of Cereals And Legumes Through Activation Of Endogenous Enzymes. Food Science & Nutrition, 2018:6:2446-2458, September 21, 2018. Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/fsn3.846, accessed December 4, 2019. Benincasa P., Falcinelli B., Lutts S., Stagnari F., Galieni A.. Sprouted Grains: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients. 2019; 11(2):421. Available from: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/421/htm, accessed December 4, 2019. The One Degree Sprouted Rolls Oats (0.33 cup) in this recipe contain 23g total carbs, 19g net carbs, 2.5g fat, 6g protein, and 140 calories.

A: One Degree Organics sprouted oats are certified through Gluten-free Certification Program, Beyond Celiac, and the Canadian Celiac Association, depending on the country of sale. These organizations rigorously test and certify our gluten-free sprouted oats using sensitive gluten detection methods. Sprouting brings out the natural sweetness in grains, so breads baked with sprouted whole grain wheat flour require less sugar, have a richer crust—and make better toast because of the Maillard reaction 8,16. Dietary fibers represent an important component of the whole grain. Cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignans are water insoluble fibers, while β-glucans and arabinoxylans (AXs) are grouped as water-soluble dietary fiber [ 15] although they are either water extractable or water unextractable [ 36]. Barley (5–11%) and oats (3–7%) are particularly rich in β-glucans [ 37], as well as sorghum and millet [ 38], while other cereals species contain only lower amounts. As Sprouted Oatmeal can help you to feel fuller for longer and due to the Beta-Glucan, this promotes the release of peptide YY, a hormone that is produced in the gut in response to eating. This hormone controls satiety and can lead to reduced calorie intake and decreased risk of obesity. There are other benefits to eating Sprouted Oatmeal too and these include improving uncomfortable symptoms of eczema and even asthma prevention. Many researchers believe that an early introduction to solid foods can decrease the risk of asthma and other allergic diseases from developing. Sprouted Oats are the exception however as according to studies they have been shown to have numerous protective benefits. As steel-cut oats and rolled oats have similar benefits, the primary considerations for the average person choosing between the two are cooking time and texture.