rolled oats

Rolled oats are a food product made from hulled oats that have been steamed and then flattened by rollers. This process, which reduces cooking time, is one of several ways oats are prepared for consumption, most commonly as oatmeal, a warm breakfast cereal.12

Oats (Avena sativa) are a cereal grass grown primarily for their edible grains, which are nutritious and contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. While largely used for livestock feed, oats are also processed for human food, including oatmeal, oatcakes, cookies, and puddings. Historically, oats were consumed by peasants and animals, but gained popularity as a breakfast food in America around 1900.32