I use these for overnight oats and its the best breakfast I've found. 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup 2% milk, overnight in fridge. In the AM I add a handful of granola protein (Sams club product) and some blueberries and or blackberries. I never thought I would like cold oatmeal but its SO good!

I could never find the oatmeal in the store until my last visit. I have oatmeal almost every morning, but regular grocery store prices are rather high for a 1 lb conainer. This package is mega sized and only costs a little more than $1 a pound. Great deal!

The container of oatmeal was damaged prior to shipment or was it tampered with? By the time I received my order, the container was open and the oatmeal was everywhere except in the container. It would of been nice if the individual would have inspected the container rather than shipping something that was damaged.

I like this economy size. My chickens also like a warm bowl of cooked oats on a cold winter's morning. This product stays fresh for a good long time so I always buy several. I find the whole oats more filling than the quick oats and less soupy. I cook a bowl of oats covered with water, add brown sugar and a pat of butter and microwave for 2 minutes. It's the best fast and easy breakfast!

We always made the instant oats variety until the day we mistakenly bought Old Fashioned and were frustrated by the change in soak and cook time. We learned quickly to soak the oats at least 30 minutes before cooking them for 5+ minutes on the stove top. Wife still prefers instant for time, I prefer old fashioned for the texture. Our compromise? I make the oatmeal. For the people who complain about oats that won't cook? Could the quality of your water be an issue? For a while we owned 2 homes; one in the PNW, the other in the midwest. Our enjoyable coffee recipe in the PNW was awful in the midwest even though it was the very same mail order coffee source, coffee maker, etc. Only the water was different. PNW used twice filtered well water, the midwest used tap water which smelled of sulfur. Using bottled water until we could install a filtration system made the difference. I remember not liking our oatmeal as well in the midwest which used tap water. Altitude and humidity made a big difference in our baking as well with successful recipes for us in the PNW failing in the midwest. Not that making oatmeal is a science, but, where the oats are consistent, the water, climate and cooking methods differ. Blaming the oats doesn't seem credible to me.

for just under $9 you get 2 sacks of old fashioned oatmeal,that's 10 lbs,I use 3 cups of oats with the amount of water for this serving size,it lasts 2 people about 4 days, it's much healthier than the instant oatmeal,if you compare that even to generic oatmeal,you can't beat the quality or price anywhere, it's a win,win

Not just any oatmeal will do. I tried great value, something was a bit off with the texture and flavor. I like to take a can of cooked apples, empty in caserole dish, take a box of apple crisp mix. Prepare and cook as the directions say on box. Use as topping over oatmeal. I also like to add brown sugar to the water before I add the oatmeal. It's sooo good!

The funny thing about these is it only takes a few seconds to be ready. I slice a banana, sprinkle a goodly amount of raisins into the bowl, unceremoniously dump some old fashioned oats on top, put in a dolop or two of water from the kettle I use for my hot chocolate, and stir. A couple of "dolops" probably add up to less than or about a quarter cup. I get the oats damp, and they are good to go - a great hearty breakfast at the campsite or around the house - Life is camping for me, Oats are what I start out the day with - Oats are even what I start out breakfast with when having eggs, bagels and such. Old fashioned oats = 5 stars. JZ

Please put Quaker, Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Whole Grain, 42 oz in a sealed plastic bag like you do laundry soap when shipping. The bottom of the oatmeal container was crushed in shipping allowing ANTS to get inside with the Quaker, Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Whole Grain, 42 oz. . I love Quaker, Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Whole Grain, without ANTS!!!

My family has been enjoying this since the start of quarantine for COVID and we could not get the individual packets of flavored oatmeal. My daughter prefers the heartiness of this. You may have to play with the prep instructions to get your preferred consistency, and it definitely benefits from a little salt. Other favorite additions here are brown sugar and cinnamon, blueberries, etc. It’s a keeper (speaking of which, I keep it in a flip top cereal storage keeper).