Instant Oatmeal for Total Health and Weight Loss

This may look like your average packet of oats, but it's worth a second glance. Made with oat flakes and quinoa—an ingredient not typically found in oats—this Arrowhead creation is the perfect blank canvas for just about any breakfast creation. Top it with honey, cinnamon and fruit if you're in the mood for something sweet, or add a fried egg and a sprinkle of Parmesan if you're craving something savory.

If you're looking for the healthiest classic packet of oats, this is it. While its nutrition label is nearly identical to its non-organic cousin, there's one key difference: it shuns caramel coloring. The lack of this additive, which has been shown to cause cancer in animals and is a possible carcinogen for humans, makes us immediate fans.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

This rich and creamy offering has a just-sweet-enough maple flavor you're sure to love. But that's not all: One packet of the stuff provides a whopping 22 percent of the day's fiber and five grams of satiating protein. That means a bowl of the stuff is sure to keep hunger at bay long after you've enjoyed your last spoonful.

Made with a hearty blend of oats, chia seeds, quinoa and amaranth flakes, Love Grown Foods' creative, ancient grain-infused creation is one we can't get enough of. The flavor is like a cookie fresh from the oven! This cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast staple is sweet enough for kids but low enough in sugar for health-conscious adults—a welcome alternative to the cloying competition.

Steel cut oats are higher in fiber and have a lower glycemic index than other oat varieties, which helps keep bellies full and satisfied hours after eating. While standard steel-cut oats take longer to cook than most other varieties, this pre-cooked, cane sugar-sweetened variety comes in a convenient grab-and-go box and is ready to eat in just minutes. Just pour it in a bowl, zap it and eat it as is—there's no need to add water. Busy mornings, you've met your match!

This thick and rich container of oats features red quinoa and two varieties of oats (steel cut and whole rolled), which give it a great texture. To up the protein and crunch factor, ThinkThin added a sprinkling of almonds and pecans and topped off their creation with crushed Madagascar vanilla beans for a hint of sweetness. With such a mouthwatering flavor profile, it's hard to believe a serving only carries nine grams of sugar.

Thanks to a generous serving of tart, tender apples and sprinkling of sweet cinnamon, this hearty packet of oats is sure to become an instant classic in your kitchen. To amp up its flavor profile even further—without adding excess calories—top off a bowl of the stuff with a fresh dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon, a spice shown to control blood sugar levels and ward off diabetes.

If you know you have a long morning ahead, Straw Propeller's chia- and fruit-infused oats should be your go-to. The calorie and carb counts are higher than the competition, but these containers also pack twice the oats. The most impressive part: Despite the generous serving size, they still manage to keep the sugar count low despite the large serving size and addition of cherries and cane juice. Pick up a container at Whole Foods or Target.