A bowl of oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfast options you can start your day with.
By Mike Thayer
I grew up eating a lot of oatmeal as a kid, a warm bowl of oatmeal flavored with a little maple syrup and a bit of brown sugar is quite satisfying. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the city I grew up in is also home to the largest oat mill facility in the U.S., operated by Quaker Oats, so it was always that brand in the pantry.
When it comes to oatmeal, Quaker is THE name brand, prominently placed on the top shelf in every grocery store in the country and they’ve got a rich history dating back more than 140 years. But is oatmeal made by Quaker the best? C’mon, we’re talking about oatmeal.
I recently sampled Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats, an Aldi brand, to find out.
I picked up a cylinder container – made famous by Quaker by the way – of Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats the other day when shopping at Aldi. I debated getting Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, but decided I don’t have the patience for that and the 20-25 minute cooking time of the old fashioned variety.
A look inside the cylinder
For breakfast the next morning and in less than five minutes, I had a nice bowl of warm oatmeal. When cooking and with childhood memories in mind, I added a bit of maple extract and brown sugar. Along with a splash of milk, the oatmeal was hearty and satisfying, with just enough sweetness from the brown sugar and added maple flavor to invoke those pleasant childhood breakfast memories. I haven’t eaten oatmeal much as an adult, especially with today’s convenience foods in play, it’s all too easy to grab a sausage, egg & cheese biscuit when on the go. But it’s time to get back to some healthier breakfast roots.
So is Millville oatmeal just as good as Quaker Oats?
It almost pains me to say it, with Quaker Oats being a home town employer and a brand I grew up with, but I wouldn’t be doing my Bachelor in the Cheap duty if I didn’t inform you that yes, Millville is every bit as good as Quaker Oats. It’s milled oats, it’s not like there’s a recipe to compare. The Millville brand of Quick Oats is right there with Quaker in all facets, quality, convenience, texture and taste.
Costing me $3.69 for a 42 ounce container, I’m giving Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats 5 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars. It takes on added flavor beautifully, cooks up easily and provides a nice nutritional punch for breakfast. Compare the Millville price to a 42 ounce container of Quaker Oats Quick Cook Oats priced at $5.79 at the mainstream grocery store. That’s a difference of $2.40, which is huge and without a sacrifice in texture, nutrition or taste! With these two oat products being equal, there’s no reason to pay extra for the name of Quaker.
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Millville oatmeal is just as good as Quaker Oats – Bachelor on the Cheap
A bowl of oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfast options you can start your day with.
By Mike Thayer
I grew up eating a lot of oatmeal as a kid, a warm bowl of oatmeal flavored with a little maple syrup and a bit of brown sugar is quite satisfying. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the city I grew up in is also home to the largest oat mill facility in the U.S., operated by Quaker Oats, so it was always that brand in the pantry.
When it comes to oatmeal, Quaker is THE name brand, prominently placed on the top shelf in every grocery store in the country and they’ve got a rich history dating back more than 140 years. But is oatmeal made by Quaker the best? C’mon, we’re talking about oatmeal.
I recently sampled Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats, an Aldi brand, to find out.
I picked up a cylinder container – made famous by Quaker by the way – of Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats the other day when shopping at Aldi. I debated getting Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, but decided I don’t have the patience for that and the 20-25 minute cooking time of the old fashioned variety.
A look inside the cylinder
For breakfast the next morning and in less than five minutes, I had a nice bowl of warm oatmeal. When cooking and with childhood memories in mind, I added a bit of maple extract and brown sugar. Along with a splash of milk, the oatmeal was hearty and satisfying, with just enough sweetness from the brown sugar and added maple flavor to invoke those pleasant childhood breakfast memories. I haven’t eaten oatmeal much as an adult, especially with today’s convenience foods in play, it’s all too easy to grab a sausage, egg & cheese biscuit when on the go. But it’s time to get back to some healthier breakfast roots.
So is Millville oatmeal just as good as Quaker Oats?
It almost pains me to say it, with Quaker Oats being a home town employer and a brand I grew up with, but I wouldn’t be doing my Bachelor in the Cheap duty if I didn’t inform you that yes, Millville is every bit as good as Quaker Oats. It’s milled oats, it’s not like there’s a recipe to compare. The Millville brand of Quick Oats is right there with Quaker in all facets, quality, convenience, texture and taste.
Costing me $3.69 for a 42 ounce container, I’m giving Millville Quick Cook Rolled Oats 5 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars. It takes on added flavor beautifully, cooks up easily and provides a nice nutritional punch for breakfast. Compare the Millville price to a 42 ounce container of Quaker Oats Quick Cook Oats priced at $5.79 at the mainstream grocery store. That’s a difference of $2.40, which is huge and without a sacrifice in texture, nutrition or taste! With these two oat products being equal, there’s no reason to pay extra for the name of Quaker.
$pend Wisely My Friends…
Enjoy this post?
If you appreciate the article you just read and want to support more great content on BachelorontheCheap.com, you can help keep this site going with a one-time or a monthly donation. Thank you so much for your support! ~ Mike