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Bob'S Red Mill Gluten Free Brown Sugar Maple Instant Oatmeal Packets
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Bob'S Red Mill Gluten Free Brown Sugar Maple Instant Oatmeal Packets

Bob's Red Mill
9.88 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
6g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Brown Sugar Maple Instant Oatmeal Packets present as a single-serve convenience breakfast in a familiar cardboard box of individually wrapped packets. You'd spot it in the cereal and hot-cereal aisle — often shelved near other instant oatmeal varieties, gluten-free products, and quick breakfast mixes like pancake or granola bars; some stores also place it in a health-food or gluten-free gondola. This product fits rushed weekday mornings, back-to-school breakfast routines, quick travel and road-trip stops, or a simple weekend brunch when you want an easy, warm bowl without fuss. Bob's Red Mill leans on a heritage miller identity, appealing to shoppers who value whole grains and simple ingredients; the brand positioning blends artisanal mill craft with mainstream convenience and skews toward health-conscious parents and adults seeking gluten-free options. The front label emphasizes "Gluten Free" and whole-grain oats, creating a wholesome, natural halo, though the box does not carry organic certification. In plain language, this is an instant, flavored oatmeal packet that combines minimally processed oats with added sugars and manufactured flavor components. Sensory notes: the finished porridge is smooth and spoonable with a slightly grainy oat texture, faint nutty flecks from flaxseed meal, and a warm, sweet maple-brown sugar aroma; sweetness is moderate (about 6 g sugars) and the maple character is amplified by a manufactured flavor blend. Packaging is lightweight, single-serve packets intended for mixing with hot water or milk, making the preparation ritual quick and portable — tear, pour, stir, and eat from a bowl or mug.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Oats,, Brown, Sugar,, Cane, Sugar,, Flaxseed, Meal,, Salt,, Natural, Maple, Flavor, (Maltodextrin,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavors)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, modified food starch, caramel color, and natural flavors) and added sugars in a ready-to-prepare instant packet format, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Bob'S Red Mill Gluten Free Brown Sugar Maple Instant Oatmeal Packets

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This oatmeal packs 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per serving, which can be a great start to your day. However, it does have added sugars, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation or pair it with some fresh fruit for a more balanced breakfast.

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