Old Fashion Oatmeal vs. Insant Oatmeal

I prefer organic bulk steel cut oats. It's super cheap, and I can control how much sugar goes into it. Plus i'm skipping any additives. like to add a quarter cup milk, berries and a bit of honey.

well seeing sugar alone doesnt make ANYONE fat...it doesnt matter i use both but starting to like the non instant because it fluffs up more and feels i get to eat much more....i add all kinds of things, berries, pie fillings...egg whites...sugar free jello puddings all kindas so good

Ok so pros and cons? Obviously Instant has high sugar content but the calorie intake is nearly the same. I use both, when I use the old fashion I generally mix it with berries to liven it up a bit. But sometimes for the sake of convinence I grab an instant oatmeal usually a flavored one.

So what are the benefits/downsides to each? Should I completely steer clear of Insant? I haven't been able to find a huge difference so looking for more input

The instant is higher in sodium and lower in fiber, and it also has that gummy texture.

If you get into the flavored varieties, it's higher in sugar, sodium and sometimes fat, lower in fiber, and still has the gummy texture.

We get bags of rolled oats for oatmeal. Why? It's cheaper. I can flavour it myself. If I want the brown sugar flavour, I put brown sugar in. I can add sweetener, fruit, etc. It takes me a minute to make in the microwave.

I prefer the old fashioned. It seems like a lot more and I stay full longer. I just started mixing in a tablespoon of peanut butter and cut up banana. Soooo good!

I have a stash of instant plain oatmeal packets at the office in the event of a hunger emergency. I use regular quaker oats at home - so much tastier and satisfying. But the folks posting here have me thinking - keeping a container of regular oatmeal is a better idea. I'm stuck in the "it's for the office, it has to be in a convenience package" mindset.

I prefer organic bulk steel cut oats. It's super cheap, and I can control how much sugar goes into it. Plus i'm skipping any additives. like to add a quarter cup milk, berries and a bit of honey.

^this!

we do the following in the crockpot over night:

1 cup steel-cut oats
4 cups water
1 cup cream
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup dried fruit (figs, apricots, or whatever you like)


Combine above ingredients in a slow cooker.

Turn on to “Low”, and leave on overnight.

Taste in morning and add salt if needed.

you can substitute the cream for half and half, light cream or just milk if you want. but its super yummy and very easy.

we do the following in the crockpot over night:

1 cup steel-cut oats
4 cups water
1 cup cream
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup dried fruit (figs, apricots, or whatever you like)


Combine above ingredients in a slow cooker.

Turn on to “Low”, and leave on overnight.

Taste in morning and add salt if needed.

you can substitute the cream for half and half, light cream or just milk if you want. but its super yummy and very easy.

ohh sounds good. Probably can do the same thing on the stove in the morning. Going to try next time i have oatmeal

I like the old fashioned better for baked goods, and the quick oats for stove-top. I don't like any kind of instant oatmeal.