β Oat Flour (Best Gluten-Free Option)
1:1 by volumeOat flour is made from finely ground oats and shares similar starch and fiber content with rolled oats, making it a natural thickener for oatmeal. It lacks gluten, so it wonβt provide the chewiness bread flour does but will enhance creaminess.
Because it lacks gluten, expect a softer, less structured texture. It is best used when a creamy, porridge-like consistency is desired.
Compared to bread flour, oat flour produces a smoother, more delicate oatmeal with less bite and chew.