Home baker with a straightforward recipe
You’re looking for plain oats and want to choose a pack size that you can use up after baking, too.
Who are these options for?
Baker who needs finely ground oats
Your recipe calls for oat flour or finely ground oats. You can choose a suitable product or grind the amount you need yourself.
Baker who needs to check allergens
You read the ingredients and warnings on the pack, even if oats are the only ingredient listed.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the form of oats your pepernoten recipe calls for. Then choose a suitable pack size and check the label if allergens or a gluten-free diet are relevant to you or your guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Plain oat base | Check that you’re choosing plain, unflavoured oats and consider how much of the pack you’ll use. | If I’m adding the spices myself, I want a plain oat base without a flavour mix. Around 46% of consumers would put simplicity first. |
| Form required for the recipe | Check whether the recipe calls for oat flour or finely ground oats, and whether you can grind the oats if needed. | My recipe calls for finely ground oats, and I want to know whether I need to grind them before mixing. For around 36% of consumers, the right form would be the main concern. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and information about possible traces and, if needed, check for an explicit gluten-free claim on the current label. | If someone eating with me needs to avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on the words ‘100% oats’ alone. Around 18% of consumers would put this check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘100% oats’ means gluten-free
According to Quaker’s product information, Havermout Original may contain barley and wheat; Albert Heijn lists possible traces of wheat and rye for Brinta. So the main ingredient listed doesn’t tell you everything you need to know when choosing.
If you need a gluten-free diet, check for an explicit gluten-free claim on the current pack and read the labels of the other recipe ingredients, too.
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Using unground oats when the recipe calls for oat flour
Medisports’ pepernoten recipe specifies oat flour or finely ground oats. Whole oats don’t match the form specified in the recipe.
Read the recipe before buying, and grind the amount of oats you need first if you’re not using oat flour.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
A supermarket own brand offering fine wholegrain oats in 500 g and 1 kg packs.
- For the 500 g version, Jumbo lists wholegrain oats as the ingredient.
- Possible traces of barley, rye and wheat are listed for this version. Check the current label if this matters to you.
Golden Bridge
ALDI’s own brand, with fine wholegrain oats in a 500 g pack.
- The fine texture may be useful if you need to grind oats for a recipe.
- For dietary or allergen requirements, read the ingredients and warnings on the pack.
Brinta
A brand offering extra-fine oats, as described in Albert Heijn’s product information.
- Albert Heijn lists 100% oats as the ingredient.
- The same product information mentions possible traces of wheat and rye.
Quaker
A brand with products including Havermout Original, a plain wholegrain oat option.
- Quaker lists 100% wholegrain oats as the ingredient in Havermout Original.
- According to Quaker, this product may contain barley and wheat. Check the individual label for other varieties.
Oat products on Joybuy
These Quaker packs are options if you’re looking for oats for pepernoten. Check each product to see whether it’s already in the form your recipe calls for or whether you’ll need to grind the oats first.
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Quaker Express Oatmeal 324 g
If your pepernoten recipe calls for oat flour, check whether this variety has the fine texture you need before choosing it.
Pack size: 324 g. Read the current label if allergens are relevant to you.
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Quaker Oatmeal 600 g
If you want to use oats for pepernoten, check whether your recipe requires you to grind this variety first.
Pack size: 600 g. Check the current pack for allergen information.
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Quaker Oatmeal 375 g
This is an option for a recipe that calls for finely ground oats, provided you check whether the contents need grinding first.
Pack size: 375 g. Check the current label for any dietary or allergen requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use regular oats instead of oat flour?
Yes, if you grind the amount you need first. Medisports’ pepernoten recipe calls for oat flour or finely ground oats, so check which form your recipe requires before mixing the ingredients.
Are oats labelled 100% oats automatically gluten-free?
No. Quaker states that Havermout Original may contain barley and wheat, while Albert Heijn lists possible traces of wheat and rye for Brinta. If you need a gluten-free product, check for an explicit gluten-free claim and read the other information on the current pack.
How should I store leftover oats after baking?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo recommends storing its fine wholegrain oats in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.