For years, the old fashioned oats are the only ones that I buy. Yes at one time I did try the instant and the quick oatmeal when my children were young. They just didn't have the flavor and the texture that comes with the old fashioned oats. I guess it's the high amount of fiber you get with the old fashioned oats. I really enjoy them. You can add almost anything that you like to it. Fresh fruit, nuts, cinnamon, brown sugar, etc. My favorite is to add chopped fresh pears and cinnamon with a few walnuts or almonds. But as I write this, I think I have many favorites. You can even use it in place of whey to make smoothies! lol

The last container of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats I purchased did not have the plastic rim around the top of the container. I nearly spilled my oats in my cupboard this morning when I grabbed the container and started lifting it up and off the shelf! I transferred the oats into a food storage container so this won't happen again. However, I am frustrated that I had to do that and curious as to why the company would change its packaging. I haven't decided if I'll buy this brand again since I have found cheaper brands to be just as satisfying as Quaker and have better packaging.

I grew up on Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, as there was no instant when I was a kid. Sure there might bee a quality control issue now and then, but that applies to every product on the market. No offense to anyone out there that finds these oats to be mushy or chewy, but if cooked properly, they always should come out perfect. Just saying. Oats are not just a breakfast cereal, but in fact, they are used as any other grain like rice, barley and quinoa. For dinner sometimes, I make savory oats rather than sweet, and it makes a delicious meal, especially if you are a struggling single parent with kids to feed. I happen to be a vegetarian, my kids are not, but we are all very health conscience. Trying to stretch a dollar is very hard these days for my family, but I have found a way to make hearty meals with Quaker oats that are filling and absolutely delicious! Yes, savory oats are scrumptious, and if anyone would like some of my own recipes, feel free to ask and I will post them up.

There is something about Quaker oatmeal that is better tasting than other brands. When I was a kid, I would eat this everyday and I didn't learn how to make it like my mom until I was in my 30s. I've tried generic brands but they can't compare. Restaurants don't use Quaker oats. It has a distinct flavor and texture, and costs more. To me, the old fashioned tastes the best.

I don't know what you have done to my Oatmeal but you have ruined it for me. I have been eating the Origional Quaker Oats every weekday for over ten years, Cooking for 5min at 50%. Now it sucks... I finaly found the new directions for it but it is still not edible. I see you have competion so do I need to change brands? Shame on you PepsiCo...!!! Tue 7:30 AM

The most recent package does not cook up the way previous ones did. After 6 minutes on the stove top on medium, the oats are still a little hard and have not fully absorbed the liquid. I see many other reviewers are having this issue as well. I hope this is a temporary issue and not a permanent change.

Why anyone would eat anything else doesn't make any sense. This is the best and only cereal, ever - I've loved it all my life. It keeps you full all day is a completely \nutritious breakfast. It's wonderful with almond milk(or any milk) and some berries. Perfect.

Quakeroats has always been part of my childhood. Every morning my mother would serve me a bowl of oatmeal. What's fantastic about this is that I was able to flavor it as I pleased. So, there was never a dull morning as long as I had my oatmeal. Still to this day I eat oatmeal every morning, I'm 22 now.

Ok these take awhile to cook, are not as soft and creamy as Quick 1-minute oats. Although they will bring you back to the olden days, back when you were a child eating oats! Microwave cooking: I DO NOT RECCOMEND 1 CUP OF WATER OR MILK unless you let it sit for 30 min then cook it. It makes a soup that takes a long time to cook down. If you use 1/2 cup oats 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk then cook it 2.5 to 3 min as suggested it does better. Still needs to sit some to combine oats and liquid.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oatmeal is a very diverse product that can be used not only as a great breakfast source but other treats as well. I started making an awesome oatmeal protein snack bars to eat in the midday when you feel hungry. I use oatmeal to make a great meat-loaf as well.