Oats are nutrient-rich grains packed with the natural goodness of whole grain, protein and cholesterol-fighting soluble fibre. Steel-cut oats are unrefined whole grain groats – the inner portion of the oat kernel – that have been dried and cut into two to three pieces by steel rather than being rolled. They feature a dense and chewy texture with a delicious nutty flavour. Steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled oats but they are so worth the wait. A tip for cutting down the cooking time of steel cut oats is to soak them in water overnight with 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.