Instant oats:
The fast and convenient instant oats are oats that are available in single-serving oatmeal packets. Instant oats are pre-cooked, dried, cut, steamed for a longer time, and then rolled into thin flakes for instant preparation. Instant oats are famously consumed as the ideal breakfast cereal but can also be used in cookies, smoothies, muffins, pancakes, or meatloaf as a binder. Instant oats are low in fat, more specifically saturated fats, that reduces the risk of heart problems or cardiac arrest.
Oat bran:
Oat bran is the outer layer of the groat and is made from hulled oat kernel. Oat bran is rich in insoluble and dietary fibre, protein, and iron. Used in bakeries for quick bread and pancakes, it acts as a binder and keeps the batter light. These are also low in cholesterol and sodium. Oat bran is also a rich source of thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium.
Oats have many other variants Oat Groats, Quick Oats and Oat flour. An oatmeal breakfast does not just cater to the diet-conscious but also helps in improving the immune system, maintains your gut health, protects your heart and gives you better skin. Packed with a plethora of health benefits, you can choose a particular type of oat-based meal suited to your requirements.