Is it okay to use uncooked Quaker Oats to make protein bars?

When I was younger, my favorite breakfast food was raw oats. (Quaker, actually!) Just straight out of the carton. My mum was always warning me about raw oats and stomach pains and it would be better to cook them and blah blah blah. However, nothing bad happened, and I never got sick. I just grew out of them. read more

When I was younger, my favorite breakfast food was raw oats. (Quaker, actually!) Just straight out of the carton. My mum was always warning me about raw oats and stomach pains and it would be better to cook them and blah blah blah. read more

Oats expand as they're cooked in liquid. If you eat cooked oatmeal, a cup will have 166 calories, about 6 grams of protein, not quite 4 grams of fat and 28 grams of carbohydrates. This includes 4 grams of fiber, or 16 percent of the daily value. read more

Later, granola. Next time you're craving a clean, on-the-go treat, reach for these delicious no-bake peanut butter protein bars instead. read more