how do I toast oats so that they are crispy?
I'm playing around with making cereal, and one of the cereals I want to replicate is the "bunches of oats" style, with crispy clusters that include oats. Every time I try to toast oats, though, they get more flavorful but not much more crispy, until they get burnt.
My current method: I use minute oats (problem #1?) but otherwise just put them in the oven at 350F.
I'd like to avoid adding sugars if possible, but I'm not stuck on that idea if it's not possible.
Best Answer
We have succeeded! The key was to use egg whites (for a vegan version, the liquid from a can of chickpeas works great):
2c. oats
1/4c egg white (or chickpea water)
(nuts and seeds if you want, but the oats will cluster and be crunchy without them)
2Tbsp peanut butter (nut butter of any kind would work, really)
Mix this all together well and lay it out on parchment in a baking sheet. Bake at 300F for about 40 minutes or so, until things get brown and crispy. Take it all out, put it into a bowl, and mix in spices. I like cinnamon, vanilla, and allspice. You'll need to let it sit (for some reason, honestly I don't know) for about a day in order for the spices to infuse into the granola, and you're golden.
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In lieu of toasting oats on the stove top, spread the oats on a baking sheet and pop them in an oven heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Toast them for 10 minutes, turning occasionally to encourage even toasting.How do you make oats crispy?
Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture just until moistened. Spoon oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.What is the best way to toast oats?
Simply place the oats in the skillet and cook over a med-high heat, shaking and tossing frequently, until they start to turn golden brown and smell toasty. You can also oven-toast your oats, by spreading them on a baking sheet and placing in a 350\xb0F oven for 10 mins, or until golden and fragrant.How do you make toasted oats?
Dry oats can be toasted on a sheet pan in a 300- or 350-degree oven for about ten minutes; give them a stir once or twice and look out for that toasty aroma. Cooled and stored in an airtight bag or container, the oats will actually last longer than they would have otherwise.Should I toast my oats before cooking?
What you might not know is just how well toasting oats before cooking works for basic stovetop and slow-cooked oats, too. Toasting your rolled oats gives them a sweeter, nuttier flavor, but it also keeps the oats from getting overcooked \u2014 keeping the grain intact and making them slightly toothsome.Toasted Oatmeal
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Answer 2
I use a a granola recipe to duplicate the "bunches of oats." It's not sugar-free, but the original cereal isn't sugar free either. Here's the recipe: http://cookieandkate.com/2015/healthy-granola-recipe/ If you follow that recipe without using any of the add-ins (fruit, nuts, etc.) you will end up with perfect oat bunches.
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