2 Cups Oats = 180 Grams Quick Answer
2 Cups = 180 Grams
The classic cookie recipe amount!
All Oat Types:
- • Rolled: 180g (standard)
- • Quick: 170g
- • Steel-Cut: 340g ⚠️
- • Instant: 160g
- • Oat Flour: 240g
Perfect For:
- • 48 oatmeal cookies
- • 1 week breakfast prep
- • Large granola batch
- • Family of 6-8
- • 760 total calories
Why 2 Cups is the Magic Baking Amount
Most oatmeal cookie recipes call for exactly 2 cups of oats - it's the golden standard that yields 4 dozen cookies, perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or freezing.
🍪 Cookie Math
2 cups = 48 cookies
1 cup = 24 cookies
1/2 cup = 12 cookies
📦 Storage
Fits 1 quart container
Perfect batch size
Not too much, not too little
⏱️ Prep Time
4 days breakfast
8 servings total
45g per serving
Popular Recipes Using Exactly 2 Cups (180g) Oats
🥣 Classic Granola
- • 2 cups (180g) oats
- • 1/2 cup nuts
- • 1/3 cup honey
- • 1/4 cup oil
- • Makes 3 cups granola
- • 12 servings
🍞 No-Knead Oat Bread
- • 2 cups (180g) oats
- • 3 cups bread flour
- • 2 cups warm water
- • 1/4 tsp yeast
- • 18-hour rise
- • Artisan style
⚠️ Steel-Cut Warning
2 cups steel-cut oats = 340g (NOT 180g!). This 89% weight difference will ruin recipes. Always check oat type!
Meal Prep with 2 Cups (180g) Oats
| Division | Per Portion | Calories | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 portions | 45g each | 170 cal | Weekly breakfast |
| 6 portions | 30g each | 114 cal | Light servings |
| 8 portions | 23g each | 85 cal | Kids portions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do most cookie recipes use 2 cups of oats?
2 cups (180g) provides the ideal oat-to-flour ratio for chewy texture without being too dense. It yields 4 dozen standard cookies - perfect for sharing, storing, or freezing.
Can I substitute 2 cups quick oats for rolled oats?
Yes, but quick oats (170g for 2 cups) absorb more moisture and create a softer texture. Reduce liquid by 2-3 tablespoons in recipes to compensate.
Related Oats Measurements
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