Quaker Instant Maple and Brown Sugar Flavored Oatmeal - 27.3oz/18ct: 100 Percent Whole Grain, No Artificial Flavors
$6.59 ($0.24/ounce)
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The recent formula change of the oatmeal has left many guests disappointed, citing a significant decline in taste and texture. While some appreciate the move towards more natural ingredients, the new version is often described as bland, watery, and unappetizing. Guests who have enjoyed this product for years are now seeking alternatives, expressing a desire for the original recipe to return. However, a few guests still find it convenient and satisfying for quick meals.
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 673 reviews
quality: 4.14 out of 5
taste: 4.29 out of 5
value: 4.57 out of 5
62% would recommend
8 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 October, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Appreciate the “Value Pack”
1 out of 5 stars
5 October, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Disgusting
I can’t even begin to put into words what they’ve done to this oatmeal. Disgusting. Didn’t think it was possible to screw up a good thing, but Quaker managed to.
5 out of 5 stars
1 October, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Great product!
We have been eating Instant Oatmeal for years. It is so fast in the microwave. Add an icecube and it is ready to eat. The Maple and Brown Sugar is our favorite.
2 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

brown sugar
the brown sugar and maple with no clump of brown sugar is very disappointing. its now off my list of breakfast go to
From Quaker Team team
We appreciate you giving it a try. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed and will be sure to pass along your feedback to our brand team. Thanks!
22 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
14 September, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Gaslit by unannounced formula change
New formula, with no announcing of same. this now tastes like cardboard. I don't mind the move to more natural ingredients but the texture change to the oats is revolting. they do not absorb water and they stay "al dente" like eating raw oats despite microwaving for more than five minutes. I'm going to try and get a refund, not for the money, but because I feel gaslit when they don't acknowledge a formula change.
From Quaker Team team
We’d like to help & let our quality team know. Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
1 month ago
1 out of 5 stars
6 September, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Use to be good but not anymore
What changed!?!!! Why change something that was good??!!?? It's so watery even when using less milk. Going to have to change brands. VERY DISAPPOINTING.
From Quaker Team team
We'd like to help! Please give our team a call at 800-367-6287 or send us an email via our contact form at https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker. Thanks!
1 month ago
1 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Disgusting
Can someone in the reviews please tell me what other brand I can try that tastes how the ORIGINAL Quaker flavor used to taste? This new flavor is terrible, I noticed the change immediately and hated it. Thought I was going crazy until I read the other reviews. Really sick of companies doing this.
From Quaker team
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Please call us at 800-352-4477 (M-F 9-4:30 pm CT) or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/fritolay ). Thank you!
2 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
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24 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Our favorite oatmeal
1 out of 5 stars
16 August, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Change it back!
I literally eat this every day for years and now it is not absorbing water for some reason. This ruins it completely. Please revert whatever you did or you will loose a long time customer. This also applies to the lower sugar version.
From Quaker Team team
We're sorry to hear this! Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thank you!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Do not buy
Have been eating for the last 50yrs now no more . Not sure what they did to it but cost them a life long consumer
From Quaker Team team
We’d like to help & let our quality team know. Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Change it back
Long time supporter but agree with others, hate the change. It doesn't absorb water, texture and taste not up to par!! Will be checking out generic to see if it changed as well.
From Quaker Team team
We’d like to help & let our quality team know. Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Horrible
This new product is tasteless and the oats are gross feeling. Real fail. List another consumer here.
From Quaker Team team
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thank you!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Hate the new taste
Hate the new taste. Used to taste better before the change.
From Quaker Team team
We’d like to help & let our quality team know. Please call us at 800-367-6287 or send an email ( https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker ). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
17 June, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Original old formula was better
I have been eating maple and brown sugar my entire adult life 2-3 times a week. Well, now that has changed. Your new formula tastes terrible. Ridiculously bad. How can you mess up oatmeal? It now tastes like fake sugar coated clumps of soggy cardboard. Quit trying to make an extra 50 cents a box and bring back the old formula. Creamy, delicious and just the right sweetness. Come on Quaker, you can do better.
From Quaker team
Hi - Thank you for reaching out! We’d like to help. Please call 1-800-367-6287 or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
16 June, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Absolute garbage after the change
You changed it and now it tastes awful. Cant believe I have to find another instant oatmeal brand. Maybe don’t change thing s and base it on “consumer demand” if it makes the product disgusting.
From Quaker team
Hi Alex - We sincerely apologize for the delayed response! Please give our team a call at 1-800-367-6287 or send us an email via our contact form at (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
2 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

brown sugar white sugar molasses no sugar sugar
Win for livelihood, a spoon for mixing 2 percent milk just a pour. peanut or jelly with honey sandwiches turns this breakfast into a real brunch also.
1 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Terrible
What has happened to this oatmeal. The texture has completely changed and it does not absorb the water. It is not edible. The taste has changed as well.
From Quaker team
Hi Heather - We sincerely apologize for the delayed response! Please give our team a call at 1-800-367-6287 or send us an email via our contact form at (https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
31 May, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Revolting New Taste
The taste between my current box and the last is 100% different now, and the new taste is actually revolting. It tastes less sweet and has a strange after taste now that that only gets more disgusting as you continue to eat it. I'll be switching to compliments.
From Quaker team
We’d like to help & let our quality team know. Please call us at 800-352-4477 (M-F 9-4:30 PM CT) or send an email (https://contact.pepsico.com/fritolay ). Thanks!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
30 May, 2026
originally posted on quakeroats.com

Not up to you standards
The last 2 boxes of 8 that I have purchased Show no sign of brown sugar but a fine white powder that does not “melt”. What have you done to this previously delicious cereal? I am going to have to find a different brand. ☹️ I grew up on Quaker Oats.
From Quaker Team team
We sincerely apologize for the delayed response! Please give our team a call at 800-367-6287 or send us an email via our contact form at https://contact.pepsico.com/quaker. Thanks!
2 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 May, 2026Verified purchase
Love this brand and flavor.
Best flavour made by Quaker Oatmeal.