Quote Originally Posted by surgtech1956 View Post
I eat the quick oats - thought this was as good as the long cooking, but guess not. Almonds are good too?
Quick oats are fine--they contain the same fiber and nutrients that traditional oats contain. The problem is with the flavored packets of instant, which contain lots of sugar and not as many oats. I use plain instant, add nonfat powdered milk and a dash of brown sugar or syrup, maybe some raisins or other fruit.

Yes, almonds are also good, but watch the calories.

ETA: by plain instant, I mean the big box of plain oats, not the "regular" flavor packet that still contains added yucky stuff.