Better Oats RAW: Pure and Simple Multigrain Hot Cereal

I do like oatmeal. I do. I do I do I do I do I do.  No, really.  But for some reason, I can't get it together to make a pot of steel cut oats. I prefer the little packets of instant because... well, it's convenient. But seriously, Popular Brand Oats Man, those little packets are kind of a joke. I need at least 2 of those things to make any kind of a meal, but they're so full of sugar, I just can't "afford" 2 packets.  So... I end up skipping oatmeal altogether, even though it's good for me, even though I like it.

Enter BetterOats™.  For once, Facebook was useful and I saw their ad placed in the sidebar, so I clicked to learn more.  Intrigued, I contacted the company and they sent me some coupons (one freebie and one 55 cents off). My local Albertson's carried almost every variety of their oatmeal, so I grabbed their "RAW: Pure and Simple Multigrain" in Chai Spiced. I like all things Chai, so I figured it was a good bet.

And it was! I busted it open this morning and still feel satisfied. The portion is generous, the packaging is tall and slender (environment- and pantry-friendly) and you can even use the packet itself to measure the amount of water you'll need. I was bummed out I couldn't use the hot water spigot on my water delivery cooler -- they specifically say not to add hot water, but to add cold and then microwave for 2 minutes. But that was just as easy.

The flavor was definitely spiced and delicious. I was a little concerned about all the grains -- thought it might be a bit too "hippie", but the texture was chewy, creamy and kept my interest. The package boasts whole organic grains like oats, barley, quinoa, rye and wheat, as well as whole organic flaxseeds. It's low in sugar (made with cane juice) and fairly low in sodium for a packaged food (220mg -- evaporated sea salt).  There's nothing on the ingredients list I don't recognize, which is very satisfying. At 160 calories, 2.5g of fat and 4g of fiber -- I do think it could have more fiber.  It's 3 WW Points, which some might consider high for a simple bowl of oatmeal.  But it was filling and as I said, a more generous portion than the usual instant packets.  I also consider that the stuff in it has other benefits, so I don't mind the 3 Points. 

I'll definitely be eating this again.  Though, next time, I may add a little Silk Light Vanilla Soy instead of water -- I think it'll sweeten it a bit more and add another layer of flavor and texture. And while that will add a Point or two, I figure the health benefits and all-day energy a well-rounded breakfast offers makes it worth it to me. Maybe some egg whites and for around 6 points, you have a filling, healthful breakfast.

I picked up another brand/flavor from BetterOats™ -- the Abundance variety in Apples and Cinnamon, which I'll probably have tomorrow morning. I'll report back!

I don't schill -- I truly liked this product, not just because it was free. If I didn't care for it, you'd hear about that, too.

I give this 4 donuts.