I tried instant oatmeal from 6 brands, including Trader Joe’s and Quaker. The best one was a hit with me and my kids.

• I tried oatmeal from Bob’s Red Mill, McCann’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods 365, Kodiak, & Quaker. 
• My family didn’t like the Kodiak instant oatmeal, nor did we love McCann’s Irish oatmeal. 
• The Bob’s Red Mill instant oatmeal was the unanimous favorite for me and my kids. 

Instant oatmeal can make for a great quick breakfast, with fiber, protein, and carbohydrates to get you moving in the morning.

But oatmeal is a multibillion-dollar market, so most supermarkets sell it in many flavors, brands, and varieties. To see which instant oatmeals are actually worth buying for breakfast, I tried six varieties with my family of four and ranked them.