Good To-Go Oatmeal

Yummy and different take on a classic backcountry breakfast.

We have all eaten our share of oatmeal breakfasts in the backcountry. Many opt for the grocery store bought packets, which aren't necessarily great, and are usually loaded with sugar, and not much else. I have been in the habit of creating my own ziploc oatmeal packets with oats, nuts, cranberries, raisins, and brown sugar, which is decent, but not perfect.

Good To-Go has had great success with their tasty dinners, and steps into the breakfast market with this interesting oatmeal concoction. In addition to the usual rolled oats, it includes quinoa flakes, zante currants, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, dried banana flakes, and more, which give it a busy and interesting texture. Flavoring includes coconut sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, and sea salt. 

The first package I cooked up, I followed the instructions precisely, and it was pretty soupy. The second time I made it, I used less water (1 cup instead of 1 1/4 cup), and it was much heartier. It hydrates nicely in the pouch, and is stupid easy to prepare.

The flavor is interesting... not overly sweet, and the cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric give it an unusual flavor, in addition to the excellent anti-oxidant properties of these spices. It is definitely unlike the overly sweet oatmeal packets you might be used to, and to be honest, it could be a little sweeter. But I was happy to see no chemicals or preservatives in it.

That aside, I found that the 490 calories, 76g of carbs, and 16g of protein, kept me from getting hungry for several hours in the morning.

I would recommend the Good To-Go Oatmeal... just use a little less water, and feel free to add a little sweetener, maybe honey or agave syrup to it. It will fuel you up for a great start to your day.