I'm wondering if instant oatmeal has an expiration date? I made a bowl of Quaker Weight Control instant oatmeal for breakfast this morning. It tastes a bit like stale cardboard. I added extra cinnamon and a bit of ground flax seeds, so now it tastes like really spicy, stale cardboard - not too appealing.
Weight Control Oatmeal
Quaker weight control oatmeal can be purchased in single flavor boxes, or in a variety box of 3 flavors. The variety box contains 4 packets of maple & brown sugar flavor, 2 packets of cinnamon flavor and 2 packets of banana bread flavor.
Each packet, which is made with whole grain Quaker oats, contains 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. Quaker makes a variety of instant oatmeal products including:
- Quaker instant oatmeal
- Quaker lower sugar instant oatmeal
- Quaker high fiber instant oatmeal
- Quaker organic instant oatmeal
- Quaker take heart instant oatmeal
- Quaker weight control instant oatmeal
I'm not sure how long the box of weight control oatmeal has been in the pantry, but it is now decorating the bottom of the garbage can. Now I have a craving for a bacon sandwich, to get rid of the nasty stale cardboard aftertaste from the oatmeal. It's a good thing we don't have any bacon in the house, I would so eat an entire package right about now.
Well, it's time to go tackle the laundry room and see if there's any coffee leftover from last night. I seriously start jonsing and become a bit cranky if I don't get my daily coffee fix.
I've got ground turkey and thin, boneless, skinless chicken breast in the refrigerator, trying to think of something interesting to make for lunch or dinner later today.
Take care and enjoy your day,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Cuisine Diva
