Oatmeal

8 Healthiest Oatmeal Brands—and 4 To Avoid. Much like breakfast cereals, which come in a spectrum from mega-healthy to candy in disguise, packaged oatmeals also range in their healthfulness. That’s why we tapped dietitians for their most recommended packaged oatmeals.

Many of oats’ health benefits stem from their fiber content. The fiber in oatmeal not only smooths the digestive process, but it also promotes a balanced microbiome since oats are rich in prebiotic fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria. Plus, the soluble fiber in oats can help lower cholesterol.

But too many added sugars are a recipe for health problems. Eight to 10 grams and up is rather high.

Starting your day with protein can help you stay full until lunch.
Look for oatmeals with 5 grams or more

Steer clear of products with artificial flavors, high-calorie mix-ins, and funky fillers

The Healthiest Oatmeal Brands

• Purely Elizabeth Superfood Oatmeal
• Kodiak Cakes Instant Oatmeal
• Mush Overnight Oats
• Bob’s Red Mill Classic Instant Oatmeal
• Oats Overnight
• Quaker Fiber & Protein Instant Oatmeal

I Tried 6 Instant Oatmeal Brands & the Best Won for Texture and Flavor:

Bob’s Red Mill Brown Sugar & Maple Oatmeal Cup
PER SERVING (1 cup): 240 cal, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 310 mg sodium, 42 g carbs (7 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 7 g protein
This oatmeal cup from Bob’s Red Mill was the most satisfying of the bunch for me

Best Microwave Oatmeal (Foolproof Recipe) - Slender Kitchen

The key to making delicious microwave oatmeal in less than 3 minutes comes down to three things - using milk instead of water, choosing old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant!), and adding a touch of cinnamon and vanilla.

you can use any type of milk you like including dairy milk, soy milk, or oat milk. If needed, you could also use water.

Cinnamon: This warm and delicious spice is commonly used in oatmeal recipes because of how beautifully it complements the nutty flavor of the oats. Add a pinch of salt as well to make the flavors pop.
Vanilla extract: Not only does vanilla extract add a bit of its own flavor, but it also enhances the other flavors in the dish and ties everything together.

There are so many ways to customize this easy microwave oatmeal.

Rolled or old-fashioned oats: Cook on high for 2.5-3 minutes.