Quick-Cooking Oats
Quick-cooking oats are rolled oats cut or pressed thinner so they hydrate faster. In savory mixtures, they can absorb moisture and help bind patties without a heavy texture.
Identity
What it is
Thin rolled oats that soften quickly.
Quick-cooking oats are still oats, but their smaller, thinner shape lets them absorb liquid faster than old-fashioned rolled oats.
Used In Recipes
Favorite Veggie Burgers
BurgersFavorite Veggie BurgersMedium
- 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats** (use certified gluten-free oats if necessary)
Forms, States, and Preparations
How to use them
Mix them where quick moisture absorption helps.
Use quick-cooking oats in batters, patties, and fillings when the recipe needs a binder that softens during a short rest or cook time.
Substitutions
Acceptable
Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats -> Quick-Cooking Oats
1 ¾ cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Easy No-Bake Granola Bars