Question: what is the difference between old fashioned oatmeal and quick oats?
Answer: Old fashioned oats are rolled whole-grain oat kernels. In quick oats, on the other hand, the oat kernel is first cut into smaller pieces before being rolled. This makes it much easier for quick oats to absorb water than an old fashioned oat. ... Instant oats are parboiled, dried, and often has sugar and salt added.