At various times in my life, instant oatmeal has been a breakfast staple. As a kid growing up in the rainy northwest, hot cereal was a delicious way to warm up on cold wet mornings. And then, as an adult, when I discovered Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal, I was hooked again.
Tasting Notes for Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal
This quick hot oatmeal is similar to Quaker, but with slightly more wholesome, certified organic ingredients. And unlike their big competitor, they don’t have any flavors with milk powder or other dairy ingredients. Every flavor of Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal is dairy-free (upon last check)!
They also offer varieties that are not too high in sugars, and ones that are certified gluten-free. We like the flavors of the ones we’ve tried – they’re simple and have a nice balance of sweet and salt. My only wish is that there was just a little more in each packet. I often have to eat 1 1/2 packets, and my husband sometimes just eats two. A few of them are more like a snack than breakfast fuel.
If you try any of them, be sure to leave your rating and review below! I’ve included my notes on one of the flavors we’ve bought recently.
Blueberry Cinnamon Flax
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, roasted soy nuts*, flax seeds*, sweetened dried blueberries* (wild blueberries*, apple juice concentrate*, sunflower oil*), cinnamon*, sea salt. *organic. contains soy. produced in a facility that uses milk, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Nutrition (per packet): 160 calories, 2.5g fat, 30g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Apple Cinnamon
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, dried apple*, cinnamon*, sea salt, natural apple avor*. *organic. produced in a facility that uses milk, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.
Nutrition (per packet): 210 calories, 2.5g fat, 40g carbs, 4g fiber, 14g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Flax Plus
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, flax seeds*, sea salt. *Organic. produced in a facility that uses milk, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.
Nutrition (per packet): 210 calories, 3g fat, 38g carbs, 5g fiber, 10g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 6g protein.*
Maple Nut
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, pecans*, sea salt, maple sugar*, natural maple flavor. *organic. contains: pecans. produced in a facility that uses milk, other tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.
Nutrition (per packet): 210 calories, 4g fat, 38g carbs, 4g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Pumpkin Spice
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats*, brown sugar*, pumpkin seeds*, chia seeds*, flavor* (pumpkin*, vanilla*), spices* (cinnamon*, nutmeg*, ginger*), sea salt, pumpkin powder*. *organic. produced in a facility that uses milk, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.
Nutrition (per packet): 160 calories, 3g fat, 28g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Gluten-Free Spiced Apple + Flax
Ingredients: gluten free rolled oats*, evaporated cane juice*, dried apple*, flax seeds*, flavor*, cinnamon*, sea salt. *Organic. Produced in a facility that uses soy, dairy and tree nuts.
Nutrition (per packet): 170 calories, 2.5g fat, 31g carbs, 4g fiber, 9g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 4g protein.*
Gluten-Free Brown Sugar Maple
Ingredients: gluten free rolled oats*, brown sugar*, evaporated cane juice*, rolled amaranth*, rolled quinoa*, sorghum flour*, natural flavor, sea salt. *Organic. Produced in a facility that uses soy, dairy and tree nuts.
Nutrition (per packet): 160 calories, 2g fat, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 4g protein.*
More Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal Varieties
- Original – Just the oats.
- Quick Cook Steel Cut – Just the oats.
- Gluten-Free Homestyle – Just certified gluten-free oats.
- Variety Pack – Apple Cinnamon, Maple Nut, Flax Plus, and Multigrain Raisin. The Multigrain Raisin only comes in the variety pack, not on its own, and unlike the other flavors, it contains wheat flakes.
- Gluten-Free Variety Pack – Spiced Apple + Flax, Brown Sugar Maple, and Homestyle.
More Facts on Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal
Price: $4.69 per 11-ounce box; $5.49 per 11-ounce gluten-free box
Availability: Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal is sold at natural food stores and conventional grocers throughout the U.S. and Canada. You can also order it online from Amazon.
Certifications: Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal is Certified Organic, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher Pareve. The gluten-free varieties are Certified Gluten-Free.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Nature’s Path Instant Oatmeal is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are gluten-free (as labeled), soy-free, and/or nut-free.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Nature’s Path website at naturespath.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Good, just wish they were bigger
We really like these oatmeal packets, and buy them for travel – on sale when possible! We both like the Blueberry one, but it’s a little light. I often add more oats to make it more substantial.