Irish Steel Cut oatmeal is what I use in this recipe not the quick cooking You can use what oatmeal you enjoy just adjust the water to oatmeal ratio. This is super healthy, very low fat, no sodium, and cholesterol free. Important not to overcook so you get that nice nutty flavour with a slightly chewy texture. In the U.S.A., new dietary guidelines recommend that consumers eat at least half their grains as whole grains – for adults this means three or more servings of 16g of whole grains (48g in total) per day. Helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent certain cancers.