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Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal  Flax Plus
Cereal & Breakfast
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Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal Flax Plus

Nature's Path
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal Flax Plus is a small-box convenience offering you’d spot on the supermarket aisle dedicated to hot cereals and instant breakfasts — shelved beside other single-serve oat packets, instant grits, and flavored hot cereals, with granola and muesli nearby. The package signals an eco- and health-conscious identity: muted colors, an organic seal, “whole grain” and “non-GMO” callouts, and a promise of simple ingredients. It reads as a quick, wholesome breakfast for busy mornings, marketed to parents, students, commuters, and millennial shoppers who want organic credentials without fuss. Label claims create a health halo — “organic,” “whole grain,” “high in fiber,” and “good source of protein” — while the lack of cartoon mascots keeps the design adult-leaning rather than child-focused. Processing is modestly noted in plain terms: quick-cooking rolled oats and portioned packets speed preparation but ingredients remain recognizably whole. Sensory cues: the packet yields a creamy, slightly coarse porridge with a subtle chew from flax seeds and a light, cane-sugar sweetness; sea salt brightens flavor. Packaged as eight single-serve sachets in a 14 oz box, the ritual is simple — empty, add hot water, stir, let sit, or soak overnight for a grab-and-go jar. The brand story fits American grocery culture as a bridge between traditional whole foods and modern convenience: organic authenticity meets portable, time-saving format. Nutrition facts (about 210 kcal, 10 g sugar, 140 mg sodium) support its positioning as a reasonable on-the-go breakfast that trades some processing for speed and portion control.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein6g
* 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, rolled, oats*,, cane, sugar*,, flax, seeds*,, sea, salt., *Organic..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains only simple, recognizable ingredients (oats, flax, cane sugar, salt) and minimal industrial additives, but is quick-cooking and portioned into single-serve packets with added sugar, placing it in the processed foods category (NOVA 3).

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Common Questions about Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal Flax Plus

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Flax Plus oatmeal is a solid choice for breakfast, packed with whole grain rolled oats and flax seeds, offering a good amount of dietary fiber and protein. It's a great option for a balanced meal, especially when compared to sugary cereals, but if you’re watching your sugar intake, keep in mind it does have 10 grams of added sugar.

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