Choose between a filled 32 fl oz mason jar with a bamboo lid ($7) or 1lb in a paper bag.

*ORGANIC RAW OATS FROM RIVER VALLEY GRAINS

Raw oats are rolled oat flakes that have been heated during processing but not boiled for use in recipes like oatmeal or porridge.

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup (250 ml) water or milk

• A pinch of salt

Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the oats, stirring occasionally, until soft.

*ORGANIC QUICK OATS

How to cook quick oats:

1 cup water or low-fat milk

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup quick-cooking oats (see Tip)

• 1 oz low-fat milk for serving

• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar, or brown sugar for serving

• Pinch of cinnamon

Directions

• Step 1

  Stovetop: Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Step 2

  Microwave: Combine water (or milk), salt, and oats in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir before serving.

• Step 3

  Serve with your favorite toppings, such as milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits, and nuts.

STEEL CUT OATS

HOW TO COOK STEEL CUT OATS:

STEP ONE: Pick Your Liquid.

• For every 1 cup of steel cut oats, you’ll need 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid, depending upon how thick you’d like them to be (less liquid = thicker steel cut oatmeal).

• I like to do a mix of water and milk to make the steel cut oats extra creamy. You can use any kind of milk you like. I typically opt for almond milk (perfect if you need vegan steel cut oats). If you are feeling indulgent (or are Ina Garten or the Pioneer Woman), whole milk is indisputably delicious.

STEP TWO: Place the Liquid, Oats, and SALT in a Saucepan.

• Note the emphasis on salt above. Add a good pinch for each cup of steel cut oats.

• I always recommend kosher salt, which has a clean taste. Also, because the grains are larger, you’ll more easily avoid over salting your food.

• Salt won’t make the oats taste salty. Rather, it wakes up their flavor and helps ensure the oats are not at all bland.

STEP THREE: Bring to a Boil, Reduce to a Simmer.

• Let the oats simmer for about 20 minutes to start. You don’t need to babysit them. Simply stir the oats every now and then to make sure they aren’t sticking to the bottom and to remind yourself how delicious this bowl of steel cut oatmeal is going to be.