Surprisingly, the source of the fat is simply the whole grain oats themselves. Although the nutritional values of your instant oatmeal will vary by brand and flavor, typically a one-serving packet weighs approximately 1 ounce or 28 to 35 grams.
Why do oats have fat?
The oils in oats are made up almost entirely of heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. In fact, if you’re concerned about fat for the sake of your heart’s health , oatmeal can actually reduce your blood pressure and bad cholesterol.
In short, though there’s fat in your oatmeal, it occurs naturally and hasn’t been added in the manufacturing process. Although oats are higher in fat than wheat, for example, that’s not all bad. The oils in oats are made up almost entirely of heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
This begs the inquiry “Why is Instant Oatmeal so fattening?”
This is because oats are almost always sold as a whole grain, with the oil-rich bran and germ intact, and because it naturally has a higher oil content than many other grains . A comparison of whole-grain oats and regular rolled oats reveals levels of fat that are consistent with what you’ll find in your instant oatmeal.
Research shows that oat can help in reduction of belly fat or abdominal obesity. It can influence carbohydrate metabolism Carbohydrates are power-packed constituents of a regular diet. They lead to intake of excess energy and subsequent weight gain .
What is oat milk?
Oat milk likely originated in Sweden, with 27-year-old company Oatly leading the way. Oat milk comes from oats that have been soaked in water, blended, and strained . Many of the nutrients from the oats remain in the milk, and the fine particles give the liquid a creamy texture. Unflavored oat milk retains a faint oat-y flavor.
So, does oat milk have a lot of calories?
Here is what I researched. one cup of unsweetened oat milk is about 120 calories, compared to about 30 to 40 calories in almond milk. In contrast, a cup of whole cow’s milk has 150 and the skim version of cow’s milk has 90 calories.
Otherwise, oat milk is pretty comparable to the other top dairy-free milk substitutions like almond and cashew. However, one disadvantage is that it’s much higher in carbohydrates. Lastly, although oats are high in fiber, after processing them into milk, there isn’t much left.
It has a good amount of fiber and some protein. It also contains potassium manganese, phosphorus, as well as vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin E. One cup of oat milk contains more than 35% of the recommended daily dose of calcium.
The standard ratio is a half cup of oats to two cups of water, but you can play with the ratio depending on how rich and creamy (or thin) you like your milk. Start by soaking a half cup of oats in water for at least 30 minutes.
Where does the sugar in your oatmilk come from?
The sugar in our oatmilk is produced during our enzymatic production process . Basically, we use natural enzymes to liquefy our oats, which enables us to create a really creamy product that retains a lot of the nutrition from the original oat (like protein, unsaturated fats, fibers, and carbs).
Is oat milk better for you than almond milk?
Though, with every silver lining: it is worth noting that oat milk is higher in carbohydrates and calories than it’s nut milk alternatives, and doesn’t offer a large amount of protein per serving. A 240ml serving of oat milk contains 120 calories, 16g carbs and 3g protein, compared to 39 calories, 1.5g carbohydrates and 1g protein in almond milk.
Are oats healthier than wheat?
Although oats are higher in fat than wheat, for example, that’s not all bad. The oils in oats are made up almost entirely of heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.