Fiber and protein work to balance carbs in our diet and keep blood sugar stable throughout the day.

Although portion size does matter, there are more factors in helping prevent blood sugar spikes.

By creating a balanced breakfast, you might ensure that oatmeal works for you and your blood glucose levels.

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Instead, you end up with a steady stream of energy that keeps yourblood sugar stablefor hours after eating.

So what products offer this blood sugar balance?

If you prepare it with milk, you could increase the protein content to help slow down absorption.

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Quaker Instant Oatmeal Protein

Quaker has elevated their tried-and-true oatmeal product line with an added protein option.

These versatile breakfast bowls work great as overnight oats or quickly heated up with hot water.

Yishi combines flaxseeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds to create a high-fiber, high-protein oatmeal cup!

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Protein

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Just add water, and you have an easy mid morning pick-me-up or afternoon snack when you need it.

Kodiak Cakes Instant Oatmeal

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Brave Better Breakfast Bowls

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Yishi oatmeal

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