What can I substitute for rolled oats?
Running low on rolled oats? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About rolled oats
Rolled oats are whole oat groats that have been steamed and flattened into flat flakes. In a coating context, they provide a hearty, rustic crust with a nutty flavour and pleasantly chewy texture when used to coat proteins, vegetables, or baked goods. Their rough, irregular surface helps them adhere well and creates a satisfying crunch when baked or fried.
Best substitute
panko breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs offer a similarly light, crispy coating with excellent crunch. They are more neutral in flavour than oats but produce a reliably golden, crunchy crust when baked or fried.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of rolled oats
coating fishcoating chickenbaked coatingsfried coatingsNot suitable for: gluten-free recipesNot suitable for: oat-flavoured crusts
Alternative
quick oats
Quick oats are rolled oats that have been cut more finely and rolled thinner, so they behave almost identically as a coating but produce a slightly finer, less chunky texture. No additional preparation is required.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of rolled oats
coating fishcoating chickenbaked coatingsNot suitable for: rustic chunky crusts
Alternative
crushed cornflakes
What is rolled oats called in other countries?
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | rolled oats |
| Canada | large flake oats |
| New Zealand | rolled oats |
| United Kingdom | porridge oats |
| United States | old-fashioned oats |
Common names for rolled oats
oat flakesold-fashioned oatsporridge oatsflaked oats