Are there truly gluten free oats? Yes, there are! In fact, the name itself is sort of a misnomer. All oats are naturally gluten free, really. It’s just that oats are often grown with wheat or barley and because of this, they tend to get cross contaminated.
Technically, when we talk about gluten free oats, it simply refers to those batches that have not been cross contaminated.
Is It Safe To Eat Oats?
If you are intolerant or allergic to gluten, it is best to avoid eating regular oats altogether. This is because, no matter what the claims, there is the ever present cross contamination threat from oats being grown in the same field as wheat or the same tractors being used on wheat fields and oat fields.
Fortunately for all oat lovers out there who are gluten intolerant, gluten free oats are now available and they taste the same as any regular variety.
What Are Some Brands Of Gluten Free Oats?
There are quite a few varieties of these gluten free oats on the market. These are some of the most popular and easily available brands:
- Bob’s red mill
- GF harvest
- Glutenfreeda’s
- Gifts of nature
Bob’s Red Mill: Bob’s Red Mill offering is very good. These oats are grown in a certified gluten free field and they taste amazing. Many versions of oats are tough and kind of chewy but the Bob’s Red Mill variety is actually quite soft, which make them excellent for cooking and baking oatmeal or no bake cookies.
GF Harvest: GF Harvest has a delicious product too. In fact, their oats are the closest thing to the original version you can find. They have a sweet texture and are cut thin, so they make excellent morning oatmeal.
Glutenfreeda’s: Glutenfreeda’s has fabulous instant oatmeal that you’ve just got to try. This is so much better for me, simply because I do not enjoy cooking and I never have time to actually cook a good breakfast. If you feel the same say, Glutenfreeda’s will take away your worries. These instant oatmeal packets are very much like the instant Quaker oats you find in the market. This microwaveable version is a little heavier than other oatmeal versions and it makes you feel full after you eat it. A bonus for those busy hours between breakfast and lunch.
Gifts Of Nature: Gifts Of Nature also has great oatmeal. Their oatmeal is full flavored and robust. The plus side is they come in large packages as well, so you don’t have to buy them every other day.
Different Ways To Eat Your Oatmeal
I love oatmeal and I could probably think of a million ways to eat it. For one, they make a great fulfilling breakfast. Simply cook them, add a little brown sugar and you’re good to go. Now, you can add all sorts of things to oatmeal. I like cranberries in my bowl. However, I know plenty of people who like raisins, pears, bananas or other fruits with theirs.
If you aren’t much for the breakfast oatmeal, try baking a batch of home-made oat cookies or perhaps a batch of no bake cookies using gluten free oats. You’ll be amazed at how delicious they taste!
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