Product Review: Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Single Serving Oatmeal Cups

Product: Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Single Serving Oatmeal Cups

Price: $2.49 per cup
Serving Size: 1 container (1.81-2.5 Ounces)
Flavors: Brown Sugar and Maple, Blueberry Hazelnut, Apple Cinnamon and Classic

Sometimes when you’re in a hurry, you have to rethink breakfast. So, I was happy to hear when Bob’s Red Mill came out with a new line of convenient oatmeal cups. My good friend Cassidy sent me a sample ‘to go cup’ kit to try out for myself. And one lucky Nutrition Beast reader will win their very own ‘to go cup’ kit too!

Beastly Facts about these cups:

• Each cup contains a blend of three types of gluten free oats, Quick Rolled, Instant Rolled and Scottish Oats.
• Each cup contains flaxseed, chia and a dash of salt.
• Cups cook in three minutes, stove top or microwave.
• These gluten free oats are grown and manufactured with special attention to ensure their gluten free every step of the way from farming to the packaging line.
• These cups are dairy free and vegan.
• These oatmeal cups are available online at Bob’s Red Mill now and stores nationwide this winter.

Directions

Stove Top

1. Add hot water to fill line and stir.
2. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
3. Stir and enjoy.

Microwave

1. Add cold water to fill line and stir.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Let stand for 2 minutes.
4. Stir again and enjoy.

Flavor: Brown Sugar and Maple

Serving Size: 1 Container (2.36 Ounces)
Calories: 240 Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat: 5g 8%
Saturated Fat: 1g 5%
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 7g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%

Ingredients

Gluten Free Whole Grain Oats, Brown Sugar, Cane Sugar, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Sea Salt, Natural Maple Flavor (Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors).

Flavor: Blueberry and Hazelnut

Serving Size: 1 Container (2.5 Ounces)
Calories: 290 Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat: 7g 11%
Saturated Fat: 1g 5%
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber: 8g 32%
Sugars: 11g
Protein: 7g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 60%

Ingredients

Gluten Free Whole Grain Oats, Cane Sugar Hazelnuts, Dried Blueberries, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Blueberry Powder, Sea Salt.

Flavor: Apple Cinnamon

Serving Size: 1 Container (2.36 Ounces)
Calories: 270 Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat: 5g 8%
Saturated Fat: 1g 5%
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber: 8g 32%
Sugars: 13g
Protein: 7g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%

Ingredients

Gluten Free Whole Grain Oats, Cane Sugar, Dried Apple, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Se Salt, Cinnamon.

Flavor: Classic

Serving Size: 1 Container (1.81 Ounces)
Calories: 210 Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat: 5g 8%
Saturated Fat: 1g 5%
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 7g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%

Ingredients

Gluten Free Whole Grain Oats, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Sea Salt.

Beastly Notes

Before I get started, I should mention that I am always on the lookout for a tasty carb source for my post workout shake. So I was excited when these ‘to go cups’ arrived to try them as a post workout treat!

Here’s what I did

After my work out, in a shaker cup, I would:

1. Add 1 serving oats
2. Add 8-10 ounces ice cold water
3. Add 1 scoop protein powder
4. Shake well
5. Drink

Here’s what I’ve found

Brown Sugar and Maple was the sweetest of the four- pack. As soon as I opened the cup and added water, the aroma of pancakes with fresh maple syrup was in the air. All I can say is ‘yum!’

I liked the chunks of dried blueberries in the Blueberry Hazelnut cup. This one was very filling and had an excellent flavor too. It was less sweet, so if you prefer more of a natural sweetness, I know you’d like this one.

Apple Cinnamon was very sweet; it reminded me of the instant oatmeal packs I ate as a kid. Apple Cinnamon had a saltier taste to it which made it perfect post workout to replace my electrolytes that I depleted while training. Needless to say, I liked this one a lot too!

Classic had a very natural healthy wholesome flavor. I could really taste the flax and chia seeds in this one. If you’re a ‘health nut’ like me, you’ll really love the Classic cup.

Conclusion

Overall I give this product a 5/5.

Each little cup was very delicious in its own right! I also found this oatmeal was very easy to digest. I love the fact that these cups are so portable; they’d be great for the office or easy to pack for travel.

I will definitely be using Brown Sugar and Maple and Apple Cinnamon in my post workout shakes. For a healthy breakfast, you will find me eating Blueberry Hazelnut or Classic.

If you’re an oatmeal lover like me, you can’t go wrong with these ‘to go cups.’ I hope you found this review of Bob’s Red Mill Oats helpful.

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