National Oatmeal Month
Starting the day with that warm, hearty bowl, topped with favorite fixings, is like a cozy hug for the taste buds.
Drive January oat sales and recipe engagement by positioning oatmeal as a versatile, whole-grain superfood for healthy breakfasts and creative baking.
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- Why January is peak oat-buying season—stock up on whole grains
Every month the Whole Grains Council celebrates another staple of the worlds grain supply, and January was selected as National Oatmeal Month. We buy more oats in January than at any other time of year, and they stand unique as having never had their bran and germ separated during the process.
This is why oats are so amazing for you, you’re getting the whole grain every time you open a package.
There are a variety of ways of producing oats, but the most standard and traditional method is steaming them and rolling them out between steel rollers so that they’re completely flat. How flat they’re pressed changes how quickly they cook.
Enjoy Eating Oatmeal
Whip up a batch of oatmeal on the stove, in the microwave or even with instant oats using just a boiling tea kettle. It’s a quick and easy breakfast or snack that is also super healthy for the body. Those who have a love of chewy, nutty oats should give steel-cut oats a try, they’re chopped into tinier pieces to aid in the absorption of water. Unlike most oats, these are cooked for nearly 30 minutes to create a rich and thick porridge.who
Get Creative with Oatmeal
A bowl of oatmeal might seem boring, but it can be anything but! Oats can act as a palette for a wide range of different flavors and tastes. Try toppings such as brown sugar and cinnamon, nuts, dried fruits, seeds and so much more.
Bake with Oatmeal
National Oatmeal Month can be celebrated by trying out a huge variety of new recipes that include this incredibly versatile and tasty treat. From cookies to bars, from muffins to pancakes, the options are almost endless when it comes to using oatmeal in different baking recipes.