Do Sprouted Oats Taste Different?

So while regular whole wheat bread, for example, can taste a little bitter without any additional sweetener, sprouted grain products “will have more of a sweet flavor naturally without having to add in sugar,” Carson says.

Are sprouted oats better?

“This germinating process breaks down some of the starch, which makes the percentage of nutrients higher. It also breaks down phytate, a form of phytic acid that normally decreases absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body. So sprouted grains have more available nutrients than mature grains,” Secinaro says.

How do you eat sprouted oats?

For breakfast, hulless oats make a hot bowl of oatmeal, especially when topped with your favourite granola and fruit. For lunch, it can make a wonderful cold whole grain salad with chopped fresh vegetable and a light vinaigrette. For dinner, use hulless oats in a savoury whole grain dish with roasted root vegetables.