Oat flakes, are made of oat grains that have been kiln-dried, steamed and flattened.
They are a nutritious and versatile components not only of cereals but also of whole grain breads, muffins and other baked goods. Often marketed as old fashioned oats, oat flakes contribute important protein, vitamins and other nutrients.
They have consistently high nutritional values, with protein content rivaling that of soybeans, milk and eggs. Oats' slow-release carbohydrates stabilize blood glucose levels, and its soluble fiber helps decrease low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, in your blood.
