Quaker oats

zoepaulpenny · 05-02-2016, 21:27

I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan,

But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box
Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit
So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats.

Is there a better one out there ?

chopsim · 06-02-2016, 04:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan,

But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box
Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit
So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats.

Is there a better one out there ?

The only Quaker sachet ones I like are the golden syrup ones.
I tried lidl equivalent and they were awful. Like wallpaper paste.
I would stick with Quaker, though I only tend to buy them when they are on offer.

Jasper92 · 06-02-2016, 08:59

I find the sachets aren't nearly large enough to satisfy my appetite, so I buy a kilo, supermarket own-brand bag for 75p. The sachets are comparatively very poor value.

zoepaulpenny · 06-02-2016, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasper92

I find the sachets aren't nearly large enough to satisfy my appetite, so I buy a kilo, supermarket own-brand bag for 75p. The sachets are comparatively very poor value.

Are you saying you make porridge in a pan ? If not what ?

chopsim · 07-02-2016, 06:55

I tend to use normal Quaker oats cooked in the microwave with a squirt of honey or a pinch of salt.

Jasper92 · 07-02-2016, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

Are you saying you make porridge in a pan ? If not what ?

I do use a hob, more often than not. I prefer the consistency and texture of the porridge that way. Microwaving is quicker, but the end-result is less creamy. In my experience anyway.

Even when I use the microwave, I still measure out half a mug of oats into a bowl and mix in milk or water.

zoepaulpenny · 07-02-2016, 14:23

Alpen porridge is more ftuity than quakers, but alas quanity lets it down..

snukr · 07-02-2016, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan,

But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box
Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit
So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats.

Is there a better one out there ?

You can buy a 1kg bag of porridge in Tesco for 75p. Quaker is overpriced.

barbeler · 07-02-2016, 16:38

It would never occur to me to buy Quaker, just whichever supermarket own brand seems the cheapest. I really can't see the point in paying for expensive sachets, when making it without could hardly be easier. I simply put three or four tablespoons into a bowl with vertical sides, then add slightly more milk than I think I'll need and put it in the microwave for two minutes.

The vertical sided bowl helps to prevent it boiling over. It's surprising how much milk gets absorbed, but I find that even if I do put a little bit too much in, another 10 or 20 seconds in the microwave will usually get it to thicken.

zoepaulpenny · 07-02-2016, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by snukr

You can buy a 1kg bag of porridge in Tesco for 75p. Quaker is overpriced.

I live about 1 mile away from a big oats company, now there oats are sold all over the country, and abroad, However i have tried them and their is a difference in the taste of oats.. and i do not like my local company porridge. But i do love their own hawalian scrunch cerials fantastic..these are rolled oats with dried fruit etc..

And scotts porridge oats tasts different again, but IMO not as good as quackers.
Maybe i am biased..

barbeler · 07-02-2016, 20:48

If there's any difference it's because of something that's added. To me, the whole point of porridge oats is that they're a virtually unadulterated cereal that can be enhanced with whatever you choose. I prefer to dribble a small amount of honey onto mine.

zoepaulpenny · 07-02-2016, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbeler

If there's any difference it's because of something that's added. To me, the whole point of porridge oats is that they're a virtually unadulterated cereal that can be enhanced with whatever you choose. I prefer to dribble a small amount of honey onto mine.

If i have to go back to the stone age of boiling porridge in a pan again. I would have to add sugar and maybe dried fruit, raisans or sultanas..
Makes such a gooey mess in the pan.. could not eat it like the scotts do with salt added
Oh no..

Wolfsheadish · 11-02-2016, 04:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

If i have to go back to the stone age of boiling porridge in a pan again. I would have to add sugar and maybe dried fruit, raisans or sultanas..
Makes such a gooey mess in the pan.. could not eat it like the scotts do with salt added
Oh no..

I think making it in a pan is the only way to go! I add salt to mine while it's cooking and then throw in walnuts and maple syrup

dosanjh1 · 11-02-2016, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

I live about 1 mile away from a big oats company, now there oats are sold all over the country, and abroad, However i have tried them and their is a difference in the taste of oats.. and i do not like my local company porridge. But i do love their own hawalian scrunch cerials fantastic..these are rolled oats with dried fruit etc..

And scotts porridge oats tasts different again, but IMO not as good as quackers.
Maybe i am biased..

I just did a Google search for Hawaian scrunch and it was not what I expected.

I was still pretty pleased mind you.

barbeler · 11-02-2016, 18:15

Why would anybody make it in a pan when you can make it far more easily in the bowl that you eat it from?

ChoccyCarole · 13-02-2016, 12:56

I rarely make porridge
Used to love the natural Quaker oats
Then added creamy milk and caster sugar

Lately have had it a few times a week from these packets
Got about 8 different tempting boxes recently
Only because they were selling for the reduced price of £1 per box
Would eat far more - but am trying to keep the daily calories down

as much as I can

Miss C. DeVille · 15-02-2016, 14:42

I love porridge with either golden syrup or maple syrup. Not good for the waistline though, unfortunately.

Hobbit Feet · 15-02-2016, 14:54

mornflake oats and the 1,2,3 method

1 cup porridge oats
2 cups milk/water
3 minutes in the microwave

the oats are about 75p and last for weeks

zoepaulpenny · 16-02-2016, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille

I love porridge with either golden syrup or maple syrup. Not good for the waistline though, unfortunately.

No but good for reducing cholestrol, and a sachet of oats is not that high in calories
Far less than nutty cornflakes, and other high sugar cereals.. porridge is a low sugar cereal

zoepaulpenny · 16-02-2016, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit Feet

mornflake oats and the 1,2,3 method

1 cup porridge oats
2 cups milk/water
3 minutes in the microwave

the oats are about 75p and last for weeks

Yes but are a required taste..which i do not like..
If you do good..

zoepaulpenny · 16-02-2016, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChoccyCarole

I rarely make porridge
Used to love the natural Quaker oats
Then added creamy milk and caster sugar

Lately have had it a few times a week from these packets
Got about 8 different tempting boxes recently
Only because they were selling for the reduced price of £1 per box
Would eat far more - but am trying to keep the daily calories down

as much as I can

If you believe these are high in sugar and calories,
Maybe you should eat nothing..

Miss C. DeVille · 17-02-2016, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

No but good for reducing cholestrol, and a sachet of oats is not that high in calories
Far less than nutty cornflakes, and other high sugar cereals.. porridge is a low sugar cereal

Not when I've finished with it, it's not

zoepaulpenny · 17-02-2016, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille

Not when I've finished with it, it's not

Well said....lol

brangdon · 20-02-2016, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille

Not when I've finished with it, it's not

Ditto. But at least I know exactly how much sugar I've put in it, which is less then a teaspoonful. A lot of cereals have a lot more than that.

Miss C. DeVille · 20-02-2016, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by brangdon

Ditto. But at least I know exactly how much sugar I've put in it, which is less then a teaspoonful. A lot of cereals have a lot more than that.

I like some porridge with my sugar

05-02-2016, 21:27	#1
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quaker oats I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan, But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats. Is there a better one out there ?

06-02-2016, 04:09	#2
chopsim Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,135	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan, But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats. Is there a better one out there ? The only Quaker sachet ones I like are the golden syrup ones. I tried lidl equivalent and they were awful. Like wallpaper paste. I would stick with Quaker, though I only tend to buy them when they are on offer.

06-02-2016, 08:59	#3
Jasper92 Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,209	I find the sachets aren't nearly large enough to satisfy my appetite, so I buy a kilo, supermarket own-brand bag for 75p. The sachets are comparatively very poor value.

06-02-2016, 21:33	#4
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by Jasper92 I find the sachets aren't nearly large enough to satisfy my appetite, so I buy a kilo, supermarket own-brand bag for 75p. The sachets are comparatively very poor value. Are you saying you make porridge in a pan ? If not what ?

07-02-2016, 06:55	#5
chopsim Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,135	I tend to use normal Quaker oats cooked in the microwave with a squirt of honey or a pinch of salt.

07-02-2016, 11:09	#6
Jasper92 Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,209	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny Are you saying you make porridge in a pan ? If not what ? I do use a hob, more often than not. I prefer the consistency and texture of the porridge that way. Microwaving is quicker, but the end-result is less creamy. In my experience anyway. Even when I use the microwave, I still measure out half a mug of oats into a bowl and mix in milk or water.

07-02-2016, 14:23	#7
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Alpen porridge is more ftuity than quakers, but alas quanity lets it down..

07-02-2016, 14:52	#8
snukr Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,414	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny I have eaten quaker oats for breakfast for around 20 years.. long before the microwave made it easier.. you had to make it in a pan, But now the 10 sachet boxes have become 9 and now 8 sachets in a box Also i feel the quality of each sachet is compramised, by having less oats and fruit So the taste and portion size has decreased too, these cereals can be bought from £1 in asda to £2.45 in tesco.. anyone feel the same about quakers oats. Is there a better one out there ? You can buy a 1kg bag of porridge in Tesco for 75p. Quaker is overpriced.

07-02-2016, 16:38	#9
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	It would never occur to me to buy Quaker, just whichever supermarket own brand seems the cheapest. I really can't see the point in paying for expensive sachets, when making it without could hardly be easier. I simply put three or four tablespoons into a bowl with vertical sides, then add slightly more milk than I think I'll need and put it in the microwave for two minutes. The vertical sided bowl helps to prevent it boiling over. It's surprising how much milk gets absorbed, but I find that even if I do put a little bit too much in, another 10 or 20 seconds in the microwave will usually get it to thicken.

07-02-2016, 19:22	#10
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by snukr You can buy a 1kg bag of porridge in Tesco for 75p. Quaker is overpriced. I live about 1 mile away from a big oats company, now there oats are sold all over the country, and abroad, However i have tried them and their is a difference in the taste of oats.. and i do not like my local company porridge. But i do love their own hawalian scrunch cerials fantastic..these are rolled oats with dried fruit etc.. And scotts porridge oats tasts different again, but IMO not as good as quackers. Maybe i am biased..

07-02-2016, 20:48	#11
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	If there's any difference it's because of something that's added. To me, the whole point of porridge oats is that they're a virtually unadulterated cereal that can be enhanced with whatever you choose. I prefer to dribble a small amount of honey onto mine.

07-02-2016, 23:23	#12
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by barbeler If there's any difference it's because of something that's added. To me, the whole point of porridge oats is that they're a virtually unadulterated cereal that can be enhanced with whatever you choose. I prefer to dribble a small amount of honey onto mine. If i have to go back to the stone age of boiling porridge in a pan again. I would have to add sugar and maybe dried fruit, raisans or sultanas.. Makes such a gooey mess in the pan.. could not eat it like the scotts do with salt added Oh no..

11-02-2016, 04:46	#13
Wolfsheadish Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK and Canada Posts: 5,451	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny If i have to go back to the stone age of boiling porridge in a pan again. I would have to add sugar and maybe dried fruit, raisans or sultanas.. Makes such a gooey mess in the pan.. could not eat it like the scotts do with salt added Oh no.. I think making it in a pan is the only way to go! I add salt to mine while it's cooking and then throw in walnuts and maple syrup

11-02-2016, 17:23	#14
dosanjh1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,803	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny I live about 1 mile away from a big oats company, now there oats are sold all over the country, and abroad, However i have tried them and their is a difference in the taste of oats.. and i do not like my local company porridge. But i do love their own hawalian scrunch cerials fantastic..these are rolled oats with dried fruit etc.. And scotts porridge oats tasts different again, but IMO not as good as quackers. Maybe i am biased.. I just did a Google search for Hawaian scrunch and it was not what I expected. I was still pretty pleased mind you.

11-02-2016, 18:15	#15
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	Why would anybody make it in a pan when you can make it far more easily in the bowl that you eat it from?

13-02-2016, 12:56	#16
ChoccyCarole Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NZ♥Sydney-UK-CYBERDAZZLE Posts: 5,686	I rarely make porridge Used to love the natural Quaker oats Then added creamy milk and caster sugar Lately have had it a few times a week from these packets Got about 8 different tempting boxes recently Only because they were selling for the reduced price of £1 per box Would eat far more - but am trying to keep the daily calories down as much as I can

15-02-2016, 14:42	#17
Miss C. DeVille Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,648	I love porridge with either golden syrup or maple syrup. Not good for the waistline though, unfortunately.

15-02-2016, 14:54	#18
Hobbit Feet Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mole Bothering Posts: 13,960	mornflake oats and the 1,2,3 method 1 cup porridge oats 2 cups milk/water 3 minutes in the microwave the oats are about 75p and last for weeks

16-02-2016, 15:57	#19
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille I love porridge with either golden syrup or maple syrup. Not good for the waistline though, unfortunately. No but good for reducing cholestrol, and a sachet of oats is not that high in calories Far less than nutty cornflakes, and other high sugar cereals.. porridge is a low sugar cereal

16-02-2016, 16:00	#20
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbit Feet mornflake oats and the 1,2,3 method 1 cup porridge oats 2 cups milk/water 3 minutes in the microwave the oats are about 75p and last for weeks Yes but are a required taste..which i do not like.. If you do good..

16-02-2016, 16:02	#21
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by ChoccyCarole I rarely make porridge Used to love the natural Quaker oats Then added creamy milk and caster sugar Lately have had it a few times a week from these packets Got about 8 different tempting boxes recently Only because they were selling for the reduced price of £1 per box Would eat far more - but am trying to keep the daily calories down as much as I can If you believe these are high in sugar and calories, Maybe you should eat nothing..

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17-02-2016, 00:10	#22
Miss C. DeVille Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,648	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny No but good for reducing cholestrol, and a sachet of oats is not that high in calories Far less than nutty cornflakes, and other high sugar cereals.. porridge is a low sugar cereal Not when I've finished with it, it's not

17-02-2016, 15:09	#23
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille Not when I've finished with it, it's not Well said....lol

20-02-2016, 12:22	#24
brangdon Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 11,885	Quote: Originally Posted by Miss C. DeVille Not when I've finished with it, it's not Ditto. But at least I know exactly how much sugar I've put in it, which is less then a teaspoonful. A lot of cereals have a lot more than that.

20-02-2016, 18:03	#25
Miss C. DeVille Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,648	Quote: Originally Posted by brangdon Ditto. But at least I know exactly how much sugar I've put in it, which is less then a teaspoonful. A lot of cereals have a lot more than that. I like some porridge with my sugar