rolled oats

plural noun

1. oats that are hulled and steamed, then flattened by rollers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rolled oats¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Make crumb topping: Using the same bowl if desired, combine rolled oats, 1/4 cup of sugar, a pinch or two of salt, cinnamon, and flour.*You will either add in the last 1/4 cup of sugar OR use about the same amount of maple syrup for additional flavor.

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Instant oats are digested more quickly compared with rolled oats due to the way they're milled.

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As Newberry Magazine later put it, "She returned from New York with apricots, almonds, rolled oats, currants, honey—And Dixie cups. Lots of Dixie cups."

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As food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson has explained in her deep dives of breakfast cereals, "Adelle is likely one of several people to discover that by combining rolled oats with nuts, dried fruit, oil and honey, you get a delicious crunchy baked snack."

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As Newberry Magazine later put it, "She returned from New York with apricots, almonds, rolled oats, currants, honey—And Dixie cups. Lots of Dixie cups."

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