Cold cereal is expensive — even with coupons. I only purchase it when I can get the “healthy” versions for $1.00 or less. Even then, I consider Raisin Bran a treat.
I’ve been purchasing bulk oatmeal because I prefer a hot oatmeal breakfast, and have been making my own quick & easy granola recipe when I really want a “cold cereal” option. It’s frugal and nutritious.
Some of you may have limited access to the less expensive bulk foods, so I was curious how prices would translate shopping at a local discount store. I headed to Walmart to check out the oatmeal and hot cereal options. (See my shopping trip photos here.)
Purchasing oatmeal from the grocery store (with or without coupons) is still very affordable.
Country Life Natural Foods (bulk foods)
- $0.50/lb for 50# bags of regular rolled oats
- $1.10/lb for 25# bags of organic rolled oats
Walmart
- $0.28 per serving – Great Value 6pk single serve oatmeal packets
- $0.27 per serving – Great Value 42oz canister old-fashioned oats
Are you a hot cereal or cold cereal person? I have to have my oatmeal sprinkled with walnuts, drizzled with Michigan maple syrup, and finished with a bit of soy milk. What’s your favorite topping?
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias, but all opinions and delish granola recipes are my own. ;)
