So, we are approaching the end of January, and I totally neglected to mention that January was National Oatmeal Month.
How could I let such a crucial and important month in the food blogging world pass buy so unceremoniously?
“I didn’t really want it. But I knew it was something YOU would like, Sarah.”
[They know my healthy habits---and blog-induced obsession with new products*--so well.]
*they had been the testers for Wendy’s new french fries after all…
I guessed it was time to return to oatmeal. [How could I deny the offer of free-- and healthy (I would have easily been able to say no to fried-ness)--food?]
Alex has already done the research regarding the health factor of the new product, so I’ll let you wander on over to her sugar-free kitchen should you care to see exact caloric count and whatnot.
I’m pretty sure that mine was the “fully-loaded” version of the oatmeal, complete with brown sugar, cranberry-raisin blend, diced apples, and a “spot o’ cream.”*
*what I would like to hear should I ever visit a McDonald’s in London
Since I had already eaten my breakfast by the time this was gifted to me, I brought it home to try on Saturday morning. It said “Do Not Microwave,” but when have I ever let a food company tell me what to do?
[I'm pretty sure they just didn't want me to microwave the plastic lid...which I didn't. I'm stubborn, but not stupid.]
The fruit got all plump and warm and gooey…
…and the oats got all warm and creamy and chewy…
…and I never thought I’d find myself saying this (at least not since I was eight years old and we stopped at McDonald’s on every road trip to get sausage biscuits—the best part of which was always the meat-flavored biscuit…)…
…but McDonald’s has done good.
And for only $1.99…I really think I AM lovin’ it.
(And I will continue to hear Justin Timberlake singing that jingle in my head as I eat it.)
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I commend McDonald's on trying to make our nation healthier after making us all fat. I definitely won't pass this up if I'm on a road trip. At least there are now good options out there in fast food world when you are in a bind (though I tend to carry food in my purse, so binds are few and far in between).
Dude, McDonalds had me with their two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles onions on a sesame seed bun. But this oatmeal might not make me look like I'm about to give birth to a food baby!
i am fascinated by the fast food oatmeal trend. i worked at a local coffee chain that started an oatmeal line too. you could customize each bowl with a variety of toppings, some healthy some not. my fav order was an oatmeal with a shot of hazelnut syrup, a scoop of snickers pieces, and whipped cream. holy sugar rush for breakfast. ish!
I'm actually glad it's good! I had done the research, but not the actual taste-test yet….hehe….Atleast I know I can have a good, warm breakfast next time I'm in a teeny tiny town with the only restaurant being Micky D's…
Thanks for the link, by the way!
How does it compare to Sbux oats? I'm thinking this would be a good road-trip brekkie…if no Sbux was in sight.
I would still choose a McMuffin or McGriddle over those oats, I think. I don't get to eat those much, while I can make better oats at home.
I hear you on the oats rant, though. I totally OD-ed on it too, and now it's my 3rd month not having oats at all.
I tried them once (also for free) and found them a bit too sweet. My mom raised us on 100% unsweetened cereals and oatmeal, so, to this day, I like my breakfast grains rather cardboardy. So, the McD oatmeal had more flavor than cardboard and I didn't like it much. Thanks Mom. I did eat out the apples and cranberries.
I give mcdonalds for trying something healthier! I would eat it in a pinch, but still prefer to make my own.
and i love the pic of your pup!