Best Instant Oatmeal - Please Help

issyfit

You don't have to shell out extra money for "instant" oatmeal. Regular oats + water (and a pinch of salt) + 2 minutes in the microwave = oatmeal. Then add what you like and eat. A whole lot cheaper, and tastes a whole lot better.

Where are regular oats sold?

I get the extra thick oats in the bins at Fred Meyer for .89/lb.

JessNooch

Taste and convenience-wise, I am a fan of these: http://www.quakeroats.com/products/hot-cereals/real-medleys/summer-berry-oatmeal.aspx

Haven't analyzed them nutritionally though.

missability

I use a brand called Glutenfreeda. It's delish and this is the info:

http://www.glutenfreedafoods.com/oatmeal.html

They sell it at health-food stores but I buy it on Amazon, also my favorite healthy foods and products website

www.vitacost.com
Hope that helps Beth Ann

rincoglionita

For variety of flavors (Chai is my favorite!) and good texture, as well as a lower sugar content and good fiber, I like Mom's Best Naturals. Also, it's 95% organic. I get them at Sprouts Market (used to be Sunflower Market), and I love them! Less than $3 for a box of 6. I imagine this brand is also available online.

Mjhnbgff

I prefer steel cut oats. I even add barley, wheat berries and whatever else I have. I cook enough for a few days and just reheat a serving in the mornings. Takes 2 minutes to make. So much healthier, economical and tastier than instant oats. I love my eat meal with ground flaxseed, sliced bananas and a little soy or skim milk.

LacyJean1

I just buy the store brand plain oatmeal and then I add fresh fruit to it, like a banana or blueberries!

dxtra30

thank you so much for all the opinions and suggestions.. Appreciate it!

lieselLalor

Better Oats is my favorite too, I usually add a scoop of crunchy peanut butter and half a banana. It's soooo good and keeps me full all morning.

sweetnlow30

If you like hot cereal I suggest a high fiber one like Bobs Red Mill 10 grain. It is only 130 calories and sticks with me way longer than oatmeal. I add some hot water and nuke it for one minute then throw on a splash of milk and some Splenda. You can buy it at Walmart in the gluten free/ speciality food section. Red River would be a comparable brand. It is sold right by the instant oatmeal.