instant oatmeal oats and flax

Instant oats with flax are offered in single-serve cups and premeasured packets/pouches, and are also sold in multi-packs and case packs.

Common additions include ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa, amaranth, and chia. Some blends specifically note quinoa flakes or puffed amaranth as ingredients.

Convenience features often include premeasured packets or pouches, fast cook/prep times (for example, about 90 seconds on some instant varieties), and pouches or cups with easy-to-read liquid-measure markings for on-the-go preparation.

Cook times vary by format: many quick-cook instant packets list about 90 seconds, while some instant steel-cut varieties list around 2.5 minutes to prepare.