Oats, barley and oatmeal

🌾 Oats (Oats)

Oats are a grain that is usually little processed. They are the whole or partially crushed oat grains.

• Taste: mild, slightly nutty
• Usage: muesli, granola, oat milk, baked goods, porridge
• Feature: very nutritious and rich in fiber

🌾 Barley (Pearl barley)

Barley is hulled and often polished barley grain.

• Taste: mild, slightly earthy and nutty
• Usage: soups, stews, porridge
• Feature: firm and filling, cooks a little longer

🌾 Oatmeal (Oatmeal)

Oatmeal is crushed or chopped oats which cooks quickly.

• Taste: soft, creamy, slightly sweet
• Usage: breakfast porridge, cookies, bars, smoothies
• Feature: Quick to prepare and very popular for breakfast

👉 Short difference:

• Oats = raw material
• Oatmeal = processed oats for quick porridge
• Barley = processed barley (other grain)