Oatmeal at McDonalds

I just read on AOL that McDonalds is adding oatmeal to their breakfast menu.    They say it a reaction to the economy and a healthy choice.

Breakfast is McDonald's most profitable meal, according to Chicago Business. However, high unemployment has taken a toll on those sales. There are just fewer commuters looking for a quick breakfast, causing McDonald's and other chains to chase after customers by expanding their menus.

No thank you McDonalds!  Maybe people are on to your evil ways.  I will stick to my 150 calorie old fashioned oatmeal. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 container

Amount per Serving

• Calories 280 Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value *

• Total Fat 1.5g 2%
• Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
• Trans Fat 0g  
• Cholesterol 5mg 2%
• Sodium 135mg 6%
• Total Carbohydrate 57g 19%
• Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
• Sugars 31g  
• Protein 5g 10%

Est. Percent of Calories from: Fat 4.8% Carbs 81.4% Protein 7.1%

lol, geesh that's a lot of calories!

31gms of sugar? Wow... How is this supposed to be a healthier choice?

It's best washed down with a sweet tea, I'm sure.
I saw that and thought it had better be that high because of a gob of brown sugar and walnuts added to it.

thats insane!!!

The McDonalds in the Maryland/DC area have had oatmeal on the menu for awhile.  In fact, it was a favorite of mine pre-surgery! 

I had no idea it was so full of the "bad stuff".  No wonder it tastes so darn good

I love McDonalds. I've eaten their salads and grilled chicken wraps (minus most the wrap)with success for years.  Their coffee I like too. Oh, and their round eggs (like poached)  Most of all I like sitting there, reading my paper or being with others.

Oatmeal a great option, but the sugar content is off the charts. I would never eat that ****!

Best,
Leila

I think its Jamba Juice here that has fat and sugar packed oatmeal for breakfast too, the ladys I us to work with would eat it up every day, Im sure it was good because it was full of very bad for you stuff. I keep telling my hubby that Id like to open one f those  little coffee hut sort of shops that are in parking lots, put it in the paking lot of one of the popular gyms and sell all healthy low cal and protein drinks, protein bars  and even packs of vitamines out of it. I bet it would do good with all the bariatric patients and health concious people looking for something quick to eat or drink on their way to work.  

Laced with sugar........

I'll have to pass.
I do occ have the oatmeal at Starbucks with splenda and skim milk added. Much better choice if you are on the fly.