Flahavan’s Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal, 28 Ounce, 100% Whole Grain Oats, Non-GMO Verified, Field to Spoon, Traditional Irish Oatmeal, Tin [Pack of 2]

That's a bold statement, and I make it as one who loves oatmeal. It's a great breakfast, but if you are checking out steel-cut varieties like Flahavan, you probably already disdain the quick cooking, overly processed, highly sugared brands. If that is your jam, I am not judging, but for me, real oatmeal is the least processed.These take longer to prepare, either soaking overnight to shorten cooking time in the morning or cooking directly from the container. Of the steel-cut, slower cooking varieties, Flahavan's is worth the time. Cook it longer and it becomes creamier, while shorten the time and it's chewier but still so smooth on the tongue. You could eat it all by itself to have a satisfying, full-mouth feel. It is a soothing comfort food. While all brands of steel-cut oatmeal provide a base in which to mix in butter, milk and various flavors, Flahavan's tastes good just by itself. When it comes to oatmeal, bland is beautiful but Flahavan's stands out with a nutty but not intrusive taste.

This product is very tasteful and has the benefits of oatmeal

All the 5 star reviews steered me right! The relatively long cooking time (40 minutes), and frequent stirring toward the last part of cooking were very much worth it. It IS different (and better to me) in taste and texture to American steel cut oats. The oats are creamy on the outside, but have an mild “pop” (by feel, not sound) in the center when chewed. Since I was out of honey, a little dark Grandma’s Molasses was substituted, and was delicious. Add your choice of fruit, and what a great breakfast (or whatever). A four portions serving really does go that far, and leftovers can be refrigerated, then mixed with a little water and heated when time for the next meal. These are expensive compared to domestic steel cut oats, but in the scheme of things to me, are well worth it.

I make a batch in the pressure cooker every week for a quick and hearty breakfast. I get the same great texture and flavor Monday through Friday. Total hands on cooking and prep time under 5 minutes.

Anthony's Organic Oats just as good for less money. I discovered that My local market sells this cereal for. $8.00.

It’s very good oatmeal, creamy and dense which I like. A little pricey.

I rarely write reviews, but it has to be said (probably again): Flavahan's is THE steel-cut oatmeal, significantly tastier than its well-known competitor in the steel-cut oatmeal world. I do the the easy-peasy overnight method and batch cook -- that is, separate dollops of oatmeal into small glass containers and freeze them. Then as needed I thaw one at time in the fridge and warm up on the stove for a delicious breakfast. Good chewy texture and nutty flavor.

If you’re American and you’ve been buying steel cuts oats in a can at the grocery store, this is that. These oats are very similar in flavor and texture to McCann’s. Practically interchangeable, in fact. But this is a much better deal. The only complaint I have is that the cans I got were a bit dented, but at these prices, who cares? They were sealed tightly and the oatmeal was not affected at all, besides I generally discard the cans anyway.