Who is this choice relevant to?

Families sharing breakfast

If you want to fill several bowls from one pack and divide the toppings yourself, consider the single 600 g and 1 kg packs listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

Picnickers who want to portion food in advance

Individual sachets save you measuring things out when family members are preparing breakfast separately. Albert Heijn lists Quaker Oats Express Natural in a pack of 12 individual sachets.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

If anyone in your group has a relevant dietary restriction, check the label on the exact pack you plan to bring. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that people with coeliac disease need to look for the official Crossed Grain symbol on oat packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to share one pack or bring individual portions for each person. Then think about how you’ll prepare and transport breakfast in the park.

What to consider What to check Who is it important for?
Amount for the group Compare the net weight with the number of portions you need. Jumbo lists a single 1 kg pack, while Albert Heijn lists a 600 g Quaker pack. If I’m filling several bowls from one pack, I want to bring enough without packing a sachet for everyone. For around 36% of consumers, having enough for shared portions comes first.
Portioning and preparation Check the number of sachets, the preparation method and what liquid you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists 12 individual sachets in Quaker Oats Express Natural 324 g. If everyone is preparing their own portion, I don’t want to have to measure it out on the spot. That’s why around 29% of consumers prioritise quick, easy portioning.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and precautionary allergen statements on the current label. For coeliac disease, also check for the official Crossed Grain symbol, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If someone can’t eat just any pack of oats, I want to know which one is suitable before sharing. For around 21% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.
Transporting chilled food Decide whether you’re bringing dry oats or a prepared breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag for products that need to stay chilled. If I’m bringing oats prepared with milk or yoghurt, I want to keep them chilled on the way. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘instant’ means ‘ready to eat without preparation’

    Even a quick-to-prepare portion may still need liquid and a suitable way to prepare it. A short preparation time doesn’t tell you what facilities will be available in the park.

    Read the instructions on your chosen pack before setting off and decide whether you’ll prepare the oats there or at home. Remember to bring bowls and spoons, too.

  • Assuming ordinary oats are gluten-free

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that ordinary oat products aren’t automatically suitable for people with coeliac disease.

    If someone has coeliac disease, check for the official Crossed Grain symbol on the pack and read the latest allergen information.

  • Taking prepared breakfast without a cool bag

    Milk, yoghurt and other ingredients that are normally kept chilled also need to be kept cool while you’re travelling.

    Follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice and pack these products in a cool bag. Take them out of the fridge just before you leave.

Brands to consider

Quaker

Quaker offers a single-pack Family Pack range and Oats Express portions for those who prefer to measure out servings individually.

  • Quaker says its Family Pack can be prepared with oats and milk or water; Albert Heijn also lists a single 600 g Quaker pack.
  • Check the preparation instructions separately for Oats Express and the loose oats: these product formats aren’t interchangeable.

Brinta

Brinta Oats come in a single pack of fine oat flakes for anyone who wants to prepare hot porridge.

  • Albert Heijn lists this Brinta Oats product as 450 g, with extra-fine oat flakes.
  • The product information mentions possible traces of wheat and rye. Check the current label if this is relevant to anyone in your group.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 1 kg value pack of fine wholegrain oats for sharing.

  • The 1 kg pack gives you plenty to divide between several people.
  • Check the preparation method for the pack you choose. Fine flakes aren’t necessarily ready to serve without preparation.

AH

AH Wholegrain Oats, Fine Flakes is a single-pack option if 500 g is enough for your group.

  • Albert Heijn lists this product as 500 g, with a serving size of 40 g.
  • Work out how much you’ll need for your group: 500 g is less than the other single packs mentioned, at 600 g and 1 kg.

Golden Bridge

Golden Bridge is ALDI’s range, which includes fine wholegrain oats.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists a 500 g pack of fine wholegrain oats and also offers coarse wholegrain oats.
  • Don’t choose on the brand name alone: check whether you’ve picked the fine or coarse variety, and read the preparation instructions on the pack.

Oats for sharing

This single 600 g pack is a good fit for a picnic where you’ll divide the oats into several portions yourself. Before setting off, check how you want to prepare the oats you’ve chosen.

Quaker Oats 600 g

Quaker Oats 600 g

A single pack for anyone who wants to divide one supply into portions at the picnic.

Weight: 600 g. Check the preparation instructions before deciding which liquid and equipment to bring.

If anyone in your group has coeliac disease, check the current label and look for the official Crossed Grain symbol.

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Frequently asked questions

How much oats should I bring for the group?

Use the serving size on the pack you’ve chosen and count how many people are eating. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 40 g serving for AH Wholegrain Oats, Fine Flakes. Adjust the amount to suit what else you’re serving.

Are individual sachets more convenient than a large pack?

Individual sachets are handy if you want to measure out a portion for everyone; with a large single pack, you can decide the portion sizes yourself. Whichever you choose, check the preparation method and bring what you’ll need for it at the picnic spot.

Do oats prepared with milk or yoghurt need to be kept chilled?

Yes. Pack milk, yoghurt and dishes made with ingredients that are normally kept chilled in a cool bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking chilled products out of the fridge just before you leave.

Can someone with coeliac disease eat ordinary oats?

Ordinary oats aren’t automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that oat products need to carry the official Crossed Grain symbol; check the label on the specific product, too.