Food review: Gluten free Chex Oatmeal

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I found this item shortly after the FDA ruling went into effect.

At first, I was a little nervous in trying this product, since I have had issues with gluten free oatmeal in the past. I decided to try it anyways. The following Saturday, I made myself my first bowl of oatmeal in over 4 years.

*drum roll please*

While it tastes EXACTLY like non-GF oatmeal, it has a different texture to it. I ended up overcooking it a little and it stuck to my non-stick saucier.
With this oatmeal, you need to keep an eye on it and cook it exactly to the package instructions. I ended up goofing and cooked it according to how I used to cook non-GF oatmeal.

All in all, it was very good. I added some brown sugar and craisins to the oatmeal, which made it even better.

When I was first diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I had a hard time with gluten free oats. Every 6 months or so, I had tried to re-introduce GF oats into my diet to see if I would have any reaction to it. This is the first time since my diagnosis that I haven't had a reaction to it.

Gluten Free Chex Oatmeal is less than $3 and it is whole grain oats. It is NOT certified gluten free, but with the new FDA ruling, ALL items labeled gluten free HAVE to test less than 20ppm. This product hasn't given me problems, but if you are sensitive, I ask that you exercise caution.

This product comes in several delicious flavors, including maple & brown sugar and apple & cinnamon.

If you're interested in trying this product, check out my Gluten Free recommendations store on Amazon. To visit this store, click here. (Items will be on page 3)

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