Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for oats
Best swap for oats: Quick oats. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Oats?
Oats and Quick Oats are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. You may also see Oats sold as Rolled Oats. The table below also lists Barley Flakes and Quinoa Flakes, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Quick oats | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Rolled oats | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Barley flakes | 1:1 by volume; slightly chewier Diet and health: Contains gluten. |
| Quinoa flakes | 1:1; gluten-free alternative |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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