Preparation Instructions

Cook it on the stove or heat it in the microwave -- no matter how your prepare Quaker Oatmeal, it is a delicious and nutritious way to start the day.
Ingredient Measurements

Servings	Water for Quick	Water for Old Fashioned	Oats Quick or Old Fashioned	Salt (optional)
1	1 cup	1 cup	1/2 cup	dash
Heart Smart	1-1/2 cups	1-1/2 cups	3/4 cup	dash
2	1-3/4 cups	1-3/4 cups	1 cup	1/8 tsp
3	2-1/2 cups	2-1/2 cups	1-1/2 cups	1/4 tsp
4	3-1/2 cups	3-1/4 cups	2 cups	1/4 tsp
5	4-1/4 cups	4 cups	2-1/2 cups	1/4 tsp
6	5 cups	4-2/3 cups	3 cups	1/4 tsp
7	5-3/4 cups	5-1/3 cups	3-1/2 cups	1/2 tsp
8	6-1/2 cups	6 cups	4 cups	1/2 tsp
18 oz tube	10-1/2 cups	10 cups	6-1/2 cups (18 oz. tube)	1 tsp
42 oz tube	28 cups (1 gal. + 3 qt.)	28 cups (1 gal. + 3 qt.)	15 cups (42 oz. tube)	2 tsp

 

Stove Top Directions:
Old Fashioned Oats

• Chewier: Boil water and salt; stir in oats. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Creamier: Combine water, oats and salt. Bring to boil. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Quick Oats

• Chewier: Boil water and salt; stir in oats. Cook about 1 minute over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Creamier: Combine water, oats and salt. Bring to boil. Cook about 1 minute over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

 

Microwave (One Serving):
Old Fashioned Oats

• Creamier: Combine water, oats and salt in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Stir before serving.

Quick Oats

• Combine water, salt and oats in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on HIGH, stir before serving.

Boiled Water Directions:

• Empty packet into bowl. Add 1/2 cup boiling water; stir.
  2 packets: Add 1 cup boiling water.
• For Raisin Date & Walnut and Fruit & Cream Varieties - Add 1/3 cup water, stir.
  2 packets: Empty packets into bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

Microwave Directions:

• Empty packet into microwaveable bowl. Add 2/3 cup water or milk. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes; stir.
  2 packets: Empty packets into bowl; add 1-1/3 cup water or milk. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes; stir.
• For Raisin Date & Walnut and Fruit & Cream Varieties - Add 1/2 cup water. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes; stir.
  2 packets: Add 1 cup water or milk. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes; stir.