difference between rolled oats and instant oats
1 Instant oats look and taste very similar to quick oats, except that they are steamed longer (so they're pre-cooked), rolled even thinner, and dehydrated. 2  When purchased plain & unsweetened, their health benefits are similar to quick oats.
Regular oatmeal, also often described simply as rolled oats, is the most basic type of oatmeal that you can find. This type of oatmeal is made with whole rolled oats that are steamed and then flattened. When it comes to breakfast, they cook in just a few minutes and have a nice, chewy texture.