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I tried instant oatmeal from 6 brands, including Trader Joe's and Quaker. The best one was a hit with me and my kids.

Ted BergJun 11, 2024, 21:58 IST

I tried instant oatmeal in maple-and-brown-sugar flavors from Bob's Red Mill, McCann's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods 365, Kodiak, and Quaker. Ted Berg

I tried oatmeal from Bob's Red Mill, McCann's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods 365, Kodiak, & Quaker.
My family didn't like the Kodiak instant oatmeal, nor did we love McCann's Irish oatmeal.

Instant oatmeal can make for a great quick breakfast, with fiber, protein, and carbohydrates to get you moving in the morning.

But oatmeal is a multibillion-dollar market, so most supermarkets sell it in many flavors, brands, and varieties. To see which instant oatmeals are actually worth buying for breakfast, I tried six varieties with my family of four and ranked them.

I purchased the maple-and-brown-sugar flavors from each brand and prepared all six according to the instructions on their packages, choosing the water and microwave options.

Here's our instant oatmeal ranking, from our least favorite to our top pick.

6. Kodiak protein-packed oatmeal

It was nice that the Kodiak oatmeal had protein but we didn't love the flavor. Ted Berg

5. McCann's instant Irish oatmeal

The McCann's instant Irish oatmeal I tried had an almost butterscotch taste. Ted Berg

4. Quaker instant oatmeal

The Quaker instant oatmeal was on the thicker side. Ted Berg

3. 365 by Whole Foods Market organic instant oatmeal

The 365 by Whole Foods Market organic instant oatmeal box has a bowl of oatmeal loaded with toppings on the front. Ted Berg

2. Trader Joe's instant oatmeal

The Trader Joe's oatmeal would've been even better if it was thicker. Ted Berg

1. Bob's Red Mill instant oatmeal

My family really liked Bob's Red Mill instant oatmeal in the brown-sugar-and-maple flavor. Ted Berg

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