Comments on: Vegan Versions: Living Oatmeal

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:31:52 +0000

Welcome, W.–good question. The original recipe I linked to directed a 24 hour soak. But I think it may depend on humidity and temperature where you are, and the condition of the oat groats too. It’s possible at over 24 hours with no rinsing they might start to ferment. Here’s two possible alternatives to try: go for at least 16 hours, so I you don’t get to it right away, you’re still not going over 24. Or if you are going to need to let them soak for 24 (and maybe a little plus) hours, perhaps rinse them about half way through. It’s all a giant “science” experiment and it does make a difference how hot or cold it is, how dry or humid, etc. Hope this helps!

By: W.

W. — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:47:35 +0000

Do I have to soak them for 24 hours? They seem to go off when I wait just a bit to long and I have to throw them away :-(.. So I haven’t been able to try this wonderfull dish..

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:30:43 +0000

Welcome w. 🙂 Oat groats are the whole oat that has not been cut or rolled. You may call them whole oats in the Netherlands. As long as they are whole oats, they should work just fine. Hope that helps. Enjoy!

By: w.

w. — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:18:56 +0000

Are oat groats the same as the whole oats which can be seen in the picture on your blog? I am living in the netherlands and hard buy oat groats.. So I could use whole oats that would be great! 🙂

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sat, 24 May 2014 14:42:08 +0000

Hi Lee–so sorry you can’t eat oats. Here’s an idea: I’ve been toying with trying this with amaranth. I love sprouted amaranth, but it can be a bit tricky to get going. It really goes well with something like carob or even chocolate, so I was thinking of trying to soak it for 24 hours, as I do with the oat groats in this recipe and then just whir it up in the food processor with the other ingredients in place of the oat groats. You could try it with quinoa, too, but I think amaranth has a slightly less grassy taste. If you try it with quinoa, maybe add some banana. I don’t know of any already sprouted brand of these faux grains, but you don’t need to sprout to make this living cereal. Have fun experimenting!

By: Lee at Veggie Quest

Lee at Veggie Quest — Sat, 24 May 2014 11:19:01 +0000

If only I could eat oats!! I’m drooling! Luckily my cholesterol’s pretty good, but still, oats are so delicious. If only they loved me back… That said, I’m going to try your recipe with sprouted quinoa, even if I have to sprout it myself. (Unless you know a good brand?)

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:21:18 +0000

Thanks Wendy! Me too. 🙂

By: wendy (healthy girl's kitchen)

wendy (healthy girl's kitchen) — Wed, 21 May 2014 11:49:46 +0000

Yum! That looks delicious! I love groats.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 20 May 2014 19:49:24 +0000

Hey Nicolio–thank you for the kind words about the poem and the image of light as paint. It made me happy to read you enjoyed that. And also that you think of me as an oats connoisseur. 🙂

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 20 May 2014 19:48:27 +0000

Thanks, Veronica, yes it is!! And yes, just in time for strawberry season. There are some growing at my old house and some at the new. 🙂 I’m glad the dessert idea appeals to you too. 🙂