of McDonald’s oatmeal, McIlhon said whatever warts the product might have, “oatmeal is going to be better for you, nutritionally, than a sausage biscuit.” At Quaker Oats, meanwhile, the hope is that Americans will perhaps take a closer look at oatmeal and see it as a wholesome, inexpensive food that really is easy to make at home. “While choosing oatmeal at a fastfood restaurant is a good alternative in comparison to other fast food breakfast options, making Quaker Oats at home can be less expensive, just as convenient and healthier,” Samantha Raymond, a spokeswoman for the company said, pointing out that oatmeal costs about 40 cents per serving. Oatmeal dishes can be made much more interesting with add-ins. Of course, creator beware. Some add-ins are going to be less healthy than others. Quaker Oats, for example, has a website with several dozen recipes, including some with add-ins such as bacon and maple syrup. Click on “Cooking and Recipes” at quakeroats.com.
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