I feel like I am the only person that ate this stuff. It was made by General Mills and was available from the mid to late 80's in the cereal aisle. Every package of oatmeal came with a flavored jelly packet, and aside from flavoring the oatmeal, you were supposed to be able to make cool designs drawing with the packet, using the oatmeal as a canvas. Of course the jelly never spread like in the commercials so I just mixed it all in and ate away. I remember the flavors being strawberry, maple, chocolate, and apple cinnamon. Strawberry was always my favorite, to me the other flavors tasted funky. I have included some pictures and the commercial below, maybe it will help jog some memories. Who knows, I might not have been the only one that liked Oatmeal Swirlers.
Rick,
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone... I remember having Oatmeal Swirlers back when I was in middle school and/or high school (I preferred the fruit variety pack--strawberry, cherry and apple cinnamon--and I wish they would have made blueberry and raspberry flavors as well).
They did have raspberry but it was late 80s early 90s it was my favorite. I am 33 and to this day I still look very time I am in. the oatmeal aisle to see if the bright it back.
DeleteSo the other night I made a raspberry sauce for ice cream, and today I made oatmeal and put some of it in and it tasted just like the raspberry swirlers. The raspberry sauce recipe I used is https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/easy-raspberry-sauce-recipe/
DeleteI have been trying to remember what exactly this was called for the better part of my adult life; for some reason I never thought to Google it 🙄... this was AMAZING stuff! Not sure why I remembered it being cream of wheat or the like, but either way I sure miss it! Strawberry was also my favorite!
DeleteOH! I totally remember these! I miss it too, now I just settle for putting sprinkles in my oatmeal or cream of wheat. hehe. I also miss clear pepsi and a cereal called sprinkle spangles. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved Sprinkle Spangles!
DeleteI probably think of this once a month wishing I could still get it. I remember eating it every day after school while watching Power Rangers and Super Mario Bros Show.
ReplyDeleteThey were my fave oatmeal....n oatmeal hasn't been the same since..... I figure it would b quite popular n never be taken off shelves.....strawberry was my fave.... come on G M...bring Swirlers back
ReplyDeleteMmmm, strawberry! I'm so glad that I found someone else who remembers this! I miss it so much!!!
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ReplyDelete. wow , i was always made to feel crazy when i talked about oatmeal swirlers ! i could never remember the name & noone knew what i was referring to :( soo glad others remember too ! what i wouldnt do for just one box for old times sake ? !
ReplyDeleteI totally remember these! I've had the Same experience w/no one remembering, I couldn't recall the name, but they were delish! Thx for posting!
ReplyDeleteOmg i remember this as a child and i used to love it i wish they would bring it back...
ReplyDeleteYES! I had memories of this oatmeal but could never remember what it was -- UNTIL NOW. Thank you! I miss it too. It was so delish.
ReplyDeleteoh my god! i loved these!! the apple cinnamon was my fave! i wish theyd bring these back too! i also remember a cereal called crispy critters or something
ReplyDeleteyes!! i remember these! i loved the apple cinnamon. i look for these too still. i also rember a cereal called crispy critters or something
ReplyDeleteyes!! i remember these! i loved the apple cinnamon. i look for these too still. i also rember a cereal called crispy critters or something
ReplyDeleteoh and marshamellow rice crispies!
ReplyDeleteJust a heads up. The crystal Pepsi is coming out in a limited supply in August!
ReplyDeleteI ate Oatmeal Swirlers for years as a kid and was very sad when they were discontinued. My other favorite breakfast food was the cereal Scoops that was either chocolate or vanilla puffs for the ice cream scoops and I think chocolate flavored cones. I even sent off to the watch, which I wore for years. Oh how I miss the 80s!!!
ReplyDeleteI just googled this cereal and it was actually named "Ice Cream Cones"
DeleteI am 31 and still look for this everytime i go into a store. These were the best! I wish they would make them again!
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here eating oatmeal and I remembered having ones with syrup packets when I was little so I googled it and here I am so no, you are not alone.
ReplyDeleteI miss this oatmeal so much..I wish I was eating it for breakfast now..I wish my daughter would have gotten a chance to enjoy some of the 80s foods that we had & didn't need so much sugar like now days
ReplyDeleteI'm with you....loved this stuff
ReplyDeleteI miss the cream of wheat swirlers they had more flavors I thought
ReplyDeleteOmg I remember these were my favorite I barley eat any oat meal anymore my mom and dad gave it to me when i was little they need to bring it back I always tell my kids I wish they could try it!
ReplyDeleteLived on that stuff!!!!
ReplyDeleteYaaaas. I was wondering if this stuff still existed! The strawberry type in particular, so I'm glad you called that out. Been craving it recently for some reason. But alas, it appears not. At least I'm not crazy and it was a real thing in the past (and one that lots of kids liked, too!)
ReplyDeleteYeaas!!!! Strawberry swirl was my jam I’m 32 and desperate for this back in my life lol tysm for posting!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was yesterday I was at the supermarket picking up some oatmeal I know they don’t make this any more oatmeal swirlers hoping that they make something similar like this one There is nothing like this one...I seen up in the comments somebody said that day miss clear Pepsi well as I speak it’s out on the market everything that we missed from the past is making a comeback let’s hope they bring this one back to
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ReplyDeleteThey need to bring this back along with a lot of other 80’s food they discontinued. Bring this back.
ReplyDeleteWow! I couldn't remember what it was called! Thank you! Lol I have looked on occassion myself. Every once in awhile I have seen them bring back items....was hoping this would be one as well. I wonder what could be the closest to making it home made. I always had the strawberry swirlers and I have tried buying different strawberry products and I havent came close yet. Thanks for bringing back some good memories ❤
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about breakfast!! Can’t believe they still don’t have this ♥️♥️♥️
ReplyDeleteBest hot cereal of the 80’s and 90’s. I use to love this cereal growing up. Strawberry was my favorite as well. I wish they never discontinued it. Thanks for the great flashback.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was alone on this. No one remembers these and especially not my mom or siblings. My mom use to buy them all the time for us. Tell me how a four year old could remember these along with a bunch of other foods that no one else remembers. I always go on a hunt looking for them on the net, and than I'll show everyone so they can stop thinking I'm crazy, and stop thinking I just imagined these foods lol. Best part is when people tell me I was too young to remember, and bam I hit them with that proof😂
ReplyDeletePlease bring back this oatmeal. This was a childhood favorite!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs there any way to order it? Do they still make it, totally one of my favs as a kid...
ReplyDeleteI remember this too i miss this food. Wished this made a comeback
ReplyDeleteWow, this recipe for Oatmeal Swirlers looks absolutely delicious! I love how you’ve combined a classic breakfast staple with a fun twist. The idea of adding swirls is genius—definitely going to try this next time I make oatmeal. Thanks for sharing such a creative and tasty idea. Beatriz Barata
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing and so creative! I love the concept of adding a swirl of flavor to oatmeal. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try for a tasty and nutritious breakfast. Thanks for sharing! Sidney De Queiroz Pedrosa
ReplyDeleteDelicious and fun! The Oatmeal Swirlers sound like a fantastic way to add some excitement to breakfast. I love the idea of combining flavors and textures. Can't wait to try this recipe and elevate my morning routine!
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