Instant oatmeal can certainly be a wholesome breakfast option on the run, but some varieties can have more than four times as much sugar as fiber! Today we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on options are best, and which might leave you feeling bottomed-out in no time!
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Nature’s Path Organic Original Instant Oatmeal
190 calories – 6 grams fiber – 0 sugar – 8 grams protein
Ingredients: Organic rolled oats, sea salt
Kashi Go Lean Hot Cereal – Truly Vanilla
150 calories – 7 grams fiber – 6 grams sugar – 9 grams protein
Ingredients include oats, cane juice, chicory root (isolated fiber), Kashi Seven Whole Grain Blend, whey protein.
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Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal
160 calories – 6 grams fiber – 1 grams sugar – 7 grams protein
Ingredients include oats, whey protein, maltodextrin, sucralose (Splenda), acesulfame potassium (sweetener used in Coke Zero)
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BetterOats Oat Revolution Instant Oatmeal with Flax – Maple & Brown Sugar
160 calories – 3 grams fiber – 13 grams sugar – 4 grams protein
Ingredients: oats, sugar, flaxseed, natural & artificial flavor, salt, guar gum, caramel color
McAnn’s Irish Oatmeal – Maple & Brown Sugar
160 calories – 3 grams fiber – 13 grams sugar – 4 grams protein
Ingredients start with oats, sugar, & salt
Quaker Real Medley’s – Apple Walnut Oatmeal
290 calories – 5 grams fiber – 22 grams sugar – 6 grams protein
Ingredients include oats, multi grain blend (oats, barley, rye), dried sweetened apples, dried sweetened cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, apples, fructose….
