A good breakfast starts with ingredients you enjoy and a preparation method that fits your morning. Whether you prefer a warm bowl of oatmeal or breakfast prepared the night before, understanding your oats makes choosing easier.
This guide explains the differences between oat types, what to check on a cereal label, and how Oatally Awesome brings oats, fruit, nuts, and seeds together.
Steel-cut, rolled, and instant oats: what’s the difference?
Steel-cut oats are oat kernels cut into smaller pieces. They bring a hearty, chewy texture to cooked oatmeal.
Rolled oats are steamed and flattened into flakes. They generally cook faster and produce a softer texture.
Quick and instant oats are processed for faster preparation. Their finer texture helps them absorb liquid quickly. Plain and flavoured versions can have different ingredients, so check the package.
Your choice can come down to the texture you enjoy and the time you have available.
What to look for in a breakfast cereal
Start with the ingredient list. It tells you what goes into the cereal, including its grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners.
Next, compare the Nutrition Facts tables using similar serving weights. Check fibre, protein, sugars, and sodium alongside the amount you plan to eat.
In Canada, 5% Daily Value or less is a little; 15% or more is a lot. These percentages help you compare products.
Check allergen information too. A blend containing nuts may suit one household and be unsuitable for another.
A Canadian oat blend with more in every spoonful
Made in Kamloops, British Columbia, Oatally Awesome combines organic steel-cut and rolled oats with seeds, nuts, and dried fruit.
Steel-cut oats bring a hearty bite, while rolled oats soften the texture. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, brown flax seeds, and goji berries add variety to both flavour blends.
Founder Kathy’s approach is simple: every ingredient should contribute flavour, texture, nutrition, or balance.
Apple Cinnamon
Apple Cinnamon combines the oat-and-seed blend with dried apple, raisins, slivered almonds, and cinnamon—a comforting combination of fruit, nuts, and warming spice.
Contains almonds.
Explore Apple Cinnamon ingredients and product details.
Pineapple Coconut Pecan
Pineapple Coconut Pecan combines the oat-and-seed blend with dried pineapple, unsweetened coconut, and pecan pieces for a tropical flavour.
Contains pecans.
Explore Pineapple Coconut Pecan ingredients and product details.
Always check your bag for the complete ingredient list, allergen information, and nutrition details.
How to cook Oatally Awesome
For hot oatmeal, use one part Oatally Awesome to two parts water or milk, including a plant-based milk of your choice.
For example:
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½ cup Oatally Awesome
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1 cup water or milk
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat. Add Oatally Awesome, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
You can prepare a larger batch, keep it refrigerated, and reheat portions in the microwave as needed.
How to prepare overnight oats
Use equal parts Oatally Awesome and liquid.
For example, combine ½ cup Oatally Awesome with ½ cup water or milk. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before enjoying.
The steel-cut oats give this blend a heartier texture than overnight oats made entirely with rolled oats.
More ways to enjoy your blend
Breakfast doesn’t have to look the same every day. Explore ways to use Oatally Awesome in baking and no-bake treats, following recipes developed for the blend.
Visit our recipe collection for inspiration.
Choosing a bag size
Oatally Awesome comes in 650 g and 1 kg bags. Choose a smaller bag to explore a flavour or larger bags to stock your breakfast cupboard.
The amount you serve may differ from the reference serving on the Nutrition Facts table. Use your bag’s label when calculating nutrients for your portion.
Where to buy Oatally Awesome
Order through our Buy/Shop page, where you can explore individual bags and mix-and-match packs.
Prefer to shop locally? Visit our Retailers page and contact the store to confirm available flavours and stock.
For recipes, ingredient stories, Kathy’s kitchen inspiration, and community news, explore our free Breakfast Club.