When I was on my autumn filled pumpkin kick, I picked up a
box of the Trader Joe’s Pecan Pumpkin
Instant Oatmeal solely because 1) it was pumpkin and 2) it was a unique
blend and one I had never seen before.
I’m pretty sure this is still available at Trader Joe’s locations until
they’re sold out for the season.
I was in an oatmeal mood so I decided on giving this a go. I
followed the package instructions – which include using 2/3 cups water along
with the oatmeal, then into the microwave it goes. After I let it cool for a couple minutes, I
found the oatmeal thickened up a bit more than it was straight out of the
microwave. Flavor wise it definitely smells more pumpkiny than it tastes. It
tastes like classic mildly sweetened oatmeal that has a smooth, not
overwhelming brown sugar flavor to it. There are pecan bits and chunks
throughout the oatmeal, which give the oatmeal a classic nutty flavor. The pecan bits definitely bump the oatmeal up
a few notches. I found the oatmeal was definitely satisfying, far more than an
instant Quaker Oat.
A serving, 1 packet, is 180 calories or 5 points plus
values.
QUESTION:
Have you tried the pecan pumpkin oatmeal from Trader Joe’s?
