Steel Cut Oats

They’re very nutritious

Steel cut oats boast a variety of important nutrients, making them a healthy addition to almost any diet.

Just 1/4-cup (40 grams) of dry steel cut oats offer (1)

Calories: 150

Protein: 5 grams

Fat: 2.5 grams

Carbs: 27 grams

Fiber: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)

Iron: 10% of the DV

Oats also supply small amounts of several other essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, folate, zinc, and selenium (2).

Yet, steel cut oats are probably best known for their fiber content.

Oats boast a rich supply of beta glucan, a type of soluble fiber that plays an important role in heart health and proper digestion (2).

In fact, steel cut oats may have slightly more fiber than other types of oats because more of the whole grain remains intact during processing.

Steel cut oats are also a decent source of plant protein, which may be especially beneficial if you’re following a vegan or vegetarian diet.