Quaker sent me breakfast! Actually, they sent me breakfast after breakfast after breakfast of Quaker Perfect Portions instant oatmeal because Perfect Portions are multi-serve!
There are two flavors: Maple and Cinnamon, and each of the resealable pouches can be measured to make a little or a lot, so everyone can choose to have just the right size bowlful.
I really don’t have anything against the individual packets of flavored oatmeal I’ve eaten in the past, other than serving size, because one packet was never enough for my son. It sure got awfully pricey to be using two at a time.
When it comes to the modern mom and how she defines the perfect breakfast, this sure fits the bill.
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The back of the bags show preparation directions for a half serving, a full serving and two servings. When I made it, I prepared a half serving of each of the flavors, and honestly, I think a half serving in total would probably be more than enough for me!
Just measure out the oatmeal, add the proper amount of water or milk (your choice), and microwave for 1-2 minutes. (I’ve found that 1 ½ minutes works perfectly in my microwave.)
One of the “perfect” things about Perfect Portions (in my opinion) is that there is no sugar added so you can add dried fruit, sugar, sugar substitute, honey, jam, brown sugar or anything else you’d like as a sweetener.
I actually enjoy mine without having to add anything else; the hint of maple and cinnamon and the oatmeal flavor itself is just right. But the beauty of this breakfast is that it can be customized to taste.
Nutrition Information
• No sugar added.
• 2 grams of soluble fiber per 45 gram serving.
• No trans fats and low in saturated fat (3 grams total fat per serving)
• 160 calories per ½ cup serving
Quaker Perfect Portions is available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $2.29 per package.
For more information on Quaker Perfect Portions, visit www.quakeroats.com
GIVEAWAY!
One lucky reader will win a package of Quaker Perfect Portions in each flavor.
RULES: Giveaway ends 11:59 pm ET, August 6, 2013. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia, Eighteen (18) years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. One lucky winner will be chosen using random.org. One entry per household and IP address. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Cheating will not be tolerated, and entries will be verified for accuracy. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Entering this giveaway means you are in agreement with this blog’s Terms of Use policy.
Brian E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… sliced almonds & golden raisins !
Lily Kwan says
I like to put fruit and brown sugar in oatmeal.
Jacob LaFountaine says
I like my oatmeal plain
Tarissa says
I have all sorts of things I put in my oatmeal! I always use brown sugar for sweetener, then use peanut butter to add protein. I love adding either fresh fruits or dried fruits in oatmeal. Dried plums, cranberries, or coconut are favorites.
Breanne says
Brown sugar
Renee G says
I love cinnamon and dates in my oatmeal.
Michelle Tucker says
I add sugar, butter and blueberries. 🙂
Roy F. says
I add sugar
Lisa L says
I like adding fresh berries to my oatmeal.
Susan Climan says
I like adding fresh fruit like blueberries.
trixx says
I add a bit of sugar and a sprinkling of almond silvers, so good!
Kendra says
Sugar or honey , thanks
Shelley Woodard says
I like to add honey.
Jenny says
I like fresh fruit in my oatmeal
Whitney @RambleSAHM says
Brown Sugar!!!
Corey Olomon says
I add Splenda.
Buddy Garrett says
I like to add sugar.
Trish says
I like brown sugar and raisins!
dan williams says
I like blueberries in mine
chelesa sims says
I like to add low fat milk to my oatmeal and sometimes maybe strawberries or some kind of fruit
Allison says
I like brown sugar
Amy Woods-Smith says
I like to put brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins in my oatmeal.
apple blossom says
raisins
Ashley Morrow says
I like raisins and brown sugar in my oatmeal.
Brenda Elsner says
cinnamon and sugar
Jennifer J says
I like adding raisins to my oatmeal!
Caryn S says
I like apples and cinnamon
K. Cleaver says
I like to add Brown Sugar to mine usually.
Joy Q says
Brown sugar and apples
Melanie Montgomery says
I add peanut butter
Starr Greenwell says
I usually put Stevia in and if I have some fruit put that in also.
susan smoaks says
i usually add brown sugar and raisins to my oatmeal
darlene carbajal says
I add raisins in my oatmeal.
jules m. says
i love to add raw sugar and a little half and half
Teresa Thompson says
I like honey and butter.
Yona says
i add brown sugar to regular oatmeal…sometimes fresh fruit.
Mya Murphy says
brown sugar is a YUMMMM!!!
Jennifer R. says
I love brown sugar and bananas in my oatmeal.
kathy pease says
I love to add a little brown sugar..Now my teen son likes to dump a half cup of maple syrup in his..so that it looks like soup..YUCK..lol
Sherry Conrad says
I like to add fruit and nuts- maybe a touch of brown sugar.
sylvia says
i usually use butter and brown sugar in my oatmeal
Sara Wood says
I like to add soy milk and raisisns
DeeAnn S says
I love adding apples, raisins, and/or blueberries to my oatmeal!
Aimee C says
My go to add on is milk and sugar but apricot jelly is very yummy too!
Christian Alejandro says
I use milk and try to stay away from extra sugar.
Sammy Kim says
Just a spoonful of brown sugar
Dawn Reid says
I add milk and Brown sugar.
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krystal wethington says
brown sugar
Brittney House says
cinnamon sugar!!
Mihaela D. says
I add blueberries
Lisa says
I add cinnamon
melina r says
I like to add brown sugar to my oatmeal
Kathleen S. says
A pinch of cinnamon sugar is yummy!
Kayla says
I usually add cinnamon, although sometimes I add chocolate chips!
Racheal says
I love to add bananas and raisins
nannypanpan says
sugar and milk
Rebecca Lock says
I like raisins, cranberries, almonds, and coconut.
Annemarie Z. says
I usually add bananas!
Cori Westphal says
I like adding sliced strawberries! Yum!
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liz l says
I like caramel
Shelley P says
I like brown sugar and berries in my oatmeal.
Ed Nemmers says
I like a soupcon of brown sugar!
Erica C. says
I add bananas.
Susan Smith says
I love to add raisins in my oatmeal.
Samantha Daleo says
I like some blueberries and maybe a little Splenda with it.
Em Darr says
Brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, raisins, dried fruit or apples
Amanda L. says
I love to add in berries of any kind!
s riches says
I like to add raisins to my oatmeal.
Nicole D. says
Sometimes I add maple syrup or fruit!
Deb S says
I like to add sugar to my oatmeal.
Nicole C. says
We put brown sugar in ours!
Liza E says
I add cinnamon & a bit of brown sugar
Tarrin says
Butter and brown sugar.
aimee mcpherson says
fresh fruit for sure!
cassandra mccann says
regular sugar
June Lisle says
We put a lot of things in our outmeal. Our favorite is cinnamon and maple syrup. We like fruit like bananas, nuts like almonds, and good stuff in general in our oats.
Michele C. says
raisins and cranberries
Jill Myrick says
I love adding a pat of butter and fresh fruit to my oatmeal.
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Jenny N says
I like it with stevia and whatever fruit I have around.
jacqueline says
strawberries!
Katy says
I love fresh berries with my oatmeal.
Rachel says
I like to add stevia
Eileen Burke says
I like putting brown sugar in my oatmeal.
melissa miller says
add brown sugar
Danielle says
I like to add a little milk to cool it off.
Kari Flores says
I like to put brown sugar and cinnamon in my oatmeal.
Diane Cooper says
I put brown sugar in my oatmeal most of the time. If I have fresh peaches, I will do that.
Mia says
I add fruits like bananas as sweeteners in oatmeal!
James Coyne says
i put splenda in my oatmeal
CharityS says
I love to add honey to my oatmeal.
Terra Heck says
I like to add regular cane sugar to my oatmeal. Thanks.
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Brynn says
I have always loved brown sugar in my oatmeal
Rebecca Chavez says
Brown sugar, cream, honey, walnuts, & cranberrys…,
Sarah Hall says
I like raisins or brown sugar in my oatmeal.
Cody Anderson says
I like strawberries in my oatmeal.
Irina says
I like raisins in my oatmeal.
Melissa B. says
I use table sugar and like to add in cinnamon and apple chunks.
natalie nichols says
I like fresh fruit in my oatmeal. Especially blueberries.
Jill W. says
Love to add pecans to my oatmeal!
cheryl says
strawberries and bananas
Beeb says
I like to add a sprinkle of sugar or fruit, usually, but I’m good with any sweetener. LOL! Thanks for the giveaway!
Julie says
I usually just add granola to my oatmeal:)
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Marilyn says
I like to put raisins and walnuts in my oatmeal.
Brittany C. says
Brown sugar!
heather says
i like raisin in mine and sugar
Tanya White says
I add raisins and walnuts.
Denise S says
I add raisins and walnuts.
Leslie Galloway says
I love to add in brown sugar and a bit of granola.
laurie nykaza says
i like berries in my oatmeal or just plain
laurie nykaza says
I like just creamer in my coffee
tess says
i usually dont add anything except strawberries or bananas.
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Debra Elliott says
I love to add strawberries.
Gianna says
Fresh strawberries.
Sherry S. says
I like to add light brown sugar.
Laura C says
I like brown sugar
Susan Christy says
I like brown sugar on my oatmeal.
Amy Z. says
I like to add raisins and blueberries to my oatmeal.
Sarah L says
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Sarah L says
I add vanilla stevia.
Thanks for the contest.
Pat B says
I like a little bit of brown sugar and butter
Sylvie W says
I like raisins, brown sugar, honey and pecans in my oatmeal.
Cindy Merrill says
I add almonds and almond milk to my oatmeal, very yummy!
kristin sims says
i love to add brown sugar (even splenda’s version tastes good), and raisins
Cathy French says
like the maple addin
Lynne T. says
I like to add applesauce or strawberry jam.
Emily says
Bananas and blueberries.
kelly g says
sugar or brown sugar
Tina Bartunek says
I like a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.
MaryDE says
It is a good idea, but the first time I saw them in the store I’d assumed they were saying that the whole packet was the perfect portion & went into my Damn Americans Eat Too Much mode.
Karen Gonyea says
I love to add raisins and almond slices 🙂
Jane Squires says
I like sugar, butter and vanilla added to my oatmeal. For my husband we use Splenda instead of sugar.
Lynnette says
I love maple syrup and granola in my oatmeal!
Stephanie Larison says
I add strawberries and splenda to mine.
Fawn H says
I add strawberries or blueberries to my oatmeal
sandra says
dried cranberries, walnuts
Debra Hall says
i add a little bit of honey to mine
Rebecca Orr says
I usually add a small bit of brown sugar or fresh fruit like banana’s or blueberries.
danielle johnson says
We love to add strawberries.
Wilma P says
I sometimes add a few raisins to my oatmeal
Christy Anderson says
I add in Brown Sugar in my oatmeal.
tina reynolds says
I usally add a little milk and splenda
Jacquelyn Cannon says
I add honey or brown sugar to my oatmeal.
Kimberly Schotz says
I like to add raisins to my oatmeal
Peggy D says
I love brown sugar, cinnamon, and fruit (either peaches, apples, or pears)
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Colleen W says
I always add flax seeds to my oatmeal.
Ttrockwood says
I like mine with blueberries and almond butter
Mary A says
I like a little bit of brown sugar. Sometimes I add Splenda but now I’m going to try Truvia as I’m using it for other things. Sometimes I had fruit or nuts or both. I love oatmeal!
Carol says
I add honey to my oatmeal.
ellen c. says
I just like to add in some milk. Thanks for the chance.
julie murphy says
sugar
pu ye says
I add honey to my oatmeal
ELIZABETH C. says
I add honey to my oatmeal.
Shannon T says
I love maple flavoring added to my oatmeal
Marj McClendon says
I like my oatmeal straight up with nothing but oatmeal.
Sarah says
I’d love to put dried apples and brown sugar or organic cane sugar in mine!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Katie says
Brown sugar!
Shelly H. says
I like to add strawberries or peaches to my oatmeal and sometimes my raisins
Gloria Walshver says
I use Equal .
Veronica G says
I like oatmeal with water, brown sugar, and apples.
nancy says
I use a tropical trail mix, coconut, mango, almonds, grapes.
FRANK S says
sugar and milk
ANN*H says
I like brown sugar and cinnamon or peaches or blueberries in my oatmeal
Gina H. says
Brown sugar
Priscilla Benavides says
I like to put walnuts in my oatmeal!
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Sue Hull says
I like to add alittle bit of milk and 1 packet of sweet-n-low. If it’s already flavored I just add milk. I love oatmeal b/c it’s so filling. Thank you 🙂
Emily says
I just put a little milk in mine.
Betty says
No sweetners – I add fresh berries though
Andrea Williams says
I just like a little sugar and milk.
tin cruz says
I’d like some milk, cinnamon and sugar
Sharon Kaminski says
like dried cranberries, dried mango and a little honey in my oatmeal
stefanie says
I am so happy they have come up with a flavored oatmeal that doesn’t have any sugar in it. Most of the individual packets I have previously seen contain either sugar or an artificial sweetener. They usually taste too sweet for my taste.
Tiffany W says
I like adding sugar
angel d says
just sugar if any at all
Carolyn P. says
Raisins, walnuts and vanilla!
diane says
sugar and butter
Samantha D says
I like to add a little sugar, a bit of butter, and a pinch of salt.
Stacy says
I like to put Vanilla Almond Milk into my oatmeal. I also add LOTS of chopped nuts (usually walnuts).
Dorothy Teel says
I love my oatmeal with brown sugar and sliced bananas… yummy
Julie B. says
I like to add in maple syrup and a bit of butter
Denise B. says
I like to add in sugar, butter, and brown sugar.
Serena Powell says
I add sugar, butter and milk into my oatmeal.
Charlotte Padgett says
I am already using sugar-free maple syrup in my oatmeal and it is delicious.
Yona says
If I am eating plain oatmeal – I will add brown sugar. Sometimes, I will add light cream and berries with a few drops of NuNatural vanilla liquid stevia. DEpends on my mood
Cynthia C says
Ironically, I’m having some right now! Blueberries, brown sugar and cinnamon.
rochelle haynes says
MILK
Ken Ohl says
raw sugar and thats it nothing but milk
Deb c says
I like a little brown sugar in my oatmeal.
Maria Smith says
I usually add bananas and equate.
Noreen says
I add frozen blueberries, sugar in the raw, apple chunks
Merry says
I like to add blueberries, walnuts and pecans and craisins
Clarissa Hooper says
I Always go for blueberries. I stock up when they go on sale and freeze them (taste better than the ones already frozen in freezer section at the store).
Jennifer T. says
I like blueberries and walnuts on my oatmeal.
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Diane Sallans says
I like raspberries on my oatmeal
sandra davis says
i like to add strawberries
susan hartman says
I add splenda
Linda Kish says
A little brown sugar to sweeten it up would be fine.
Anne says
If I’m making plain oatmeal, I often add a dollop of maple syrup. And I like to put a splash of half-and-half on top, too.
Melissa Hartley says
Brown sugar is my favorite add-in .. & also a pat of butter:)
angie says
I add blueberries.
Skylar S says
I usually just use fruit as a sweetener. Raisins cooked in oatmeal is good, or apples are delicious too!
Tina says
I add fruit. Or sometimes I add Splenda.
JDaniel4's Mom says
I think JDaniel would like this in the morning.
Lisa says
I like to put raisins in my oatmeal
Margaret Smith says
I like to add fruit at times.
justin orkin says
No added things in mine.
Linda Szymoniak says
I like to add just a touch of cane or brown sugar to my oatmeal, and add a LOT of fruit!
krista grandstaff says
I like to use unsweetened apple sauce… with a little cinnamon!
Alissa Apel says
We add in apple chunks.
Kayla says
I add Stevia, Maple Syrup, and Blueberries!
traci says
Brown sugar and butter
Jessica To says
I always add sugar!
Virginia Rowell says
I add sugar and fennel seeds to mine. Yum!
Pamela Halligan says
I like stevia and raisins in my oatmeal.
Susan Broughton says
I like to put honey and dried fruit when fresh fruit is not in season, then fresh when its available.
kath g. says
i like to add raisins, a little brown sugar. a little milk and just a touch of salt. if it’s plain oatmeal sometimes i add a little maple syrup.
steve weber says
I put brown sugar and milk in my oatmeal.
Ann Fantom says
I like to put raspberries, or blueberries in my oatmeal
Kari says
I like a little bit of brown sugar and some fruit, like cranberries or blueberries.
noelle d says
what a great thing to see they did… marc gets on oatmeal kicks… and this would be great for him 🙂
Marti Parks says
I like to add flax seeds to my oatmeal, and will sometimes add a packet of Truvia.
tara pittman says
I like cheese in my oatmeal
Dawn Monroe says
We enjoy brown and white sugar and rasions. Ive never tried walnuts but that sounds awesome.
tammy shelton says
I like to add honey sometimes.
Gigi says
I put any nuts I have in the house, peanut butter, or chia seeds.
C.j. says
I like brown sugar
Amanda Rauch says
I like to add honey and brown sugar 🙂
gigi s says
I usually will add blueberries or bananas to my oatmeal!
Joyce Chatman says
I add some sugar and cream.
Les Johnson says
I like to add in a little sugar and cinnamon.
Janice Crespo says
I use sugar 🙂 I know – not supposed to but I do – LOL
mell says
I like to add diced Granny Smith apple pieces, chopped walnuts and a spoonful of brown sugar.
Rajani Patil says
I love Agave Nectar and walnuts in my oatmeal.
bonnie walker says
I like to add brown sugar to plain oatmeal.
Kim Pinch says
I love to add ground flax seed or cinnamon to my oatmeal. I don’t like to sweeten it.
charlene says
I like milk and sugar in my oatmeal. That is always how my Grandma made it, but with her raising 8 kids and making everything stretch you could drink it with a straw. She still makes it the same way .
Daraya says
I like adding in maple syrup to oatmeal or sprinkling dried cranberries to sweeten it up!
Jackie says
I like to top my maple oatmeal with brown sugar.
Thanks!
Daphne Turner says
dried cranberries
Stephanie Phelps says
I love to add warm milk and yes sugar. I know thats bad but I can’t help it thats what I grew up on!
Dave says
Banana and brown sugar
Amy Honious says
the kids like brown sugar to sweeten theirs, but i prefer honey. thanks for such a yummy and healthy giveaway!
Maureen says
I usually do not put a sweetner in . I sometimes will put in dried fruit such as raisins or dried cherries.
Joyce Harrell says
We love blueberries
Sean C says
I like adding a teeny bit of light brown sugar – YUM!
tam childers says
Plain sugar, nothing else
Shelia S says
I like to add fresh fruit to my oatmeal.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I like brown sugar in my oatmeal
Lyndi Malarchuk says
I like to add fresh of dried fruit or berries, primarily blueberries and/or apples.
lisat says
For my oatmeal, I like the crunchiness of fresh chopped apples or the sweetness of craisins. If those aren’t available, I go to the standby–brown sugar and milk. Yum.
Deborah Wallin says
If I am using a plain oatmeal, I like to add in fresh fruit or raisins, sometimes brown sugar and cinnamon.
Maggie Mason says
I love pecans in my oatmeal- thanks!
Susan D says
While I prefer oatmeal to be good by itself, if I add something, it would probably a small amount of brown sugar