Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, DINOSAUR EGGS, Brown Sugar, dry
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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This is a fun, instant oatmeal mix designed to make breakfast an adventure. It combines the familiar, comforting flavor of brown sugar with a playful surprise: colorful dinosaur egg-shaped candies that melt in hot water to reveal tiny gummy dinosaurs. Nutritionally, it's a quick source of energy, primarily from carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 74% carbs · 17% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the delightful, interactive experience—the 'eggs' dissolving to reveal a hidden toy is pure breakfast magic. The classic brown sugar flavor is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing hit that makes it a fun, comforting treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (nearly 29g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood sugar spike and subsequent crash, making it a less ideal choice for sustained energy. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a handful of nuts, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a side of scrambled eggs, to slow digestion and stabilize energy levels.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient hot breakfast option
- Provides dietary fiber from whole grain oats
- Source of plant-based protein
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
- Appealing way to encourage children to eat breakfast
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'dinosaur eggs' are typically made from a sugar shell that encapsulates a tiny, dehydrated gummy candy, which rehydrates and becomes chewy when hot liquid is added.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 6.9 g |
| Energy | 384 kcal |
| Energy | 1607 kj |
| Protein | 8.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.6 g |
| Ash | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 220 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 7.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 89.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 302 mg |
| Potassium, K | 250 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 500 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.66 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.75 mg |
| Niacin | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.88 mg |
| Folate, total | 176 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2196 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.43 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.78 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted — USDA does not publish this profile for Cereals.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.12 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.34 g |
| Arginine | 0.24 g |
| Histidine | 0.18 g |
| Alanine | 0.46 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.49 g |
| Serine | 0.38 g |
FAQ
How do the dinosaur eggs work?
The colorful eggs are made of a sugar-based shell. When you add hot water or milk, the shell dissolves, revealing a small, dehydrated gummy dinosaur inside that rehydrates and becomes soft and chewy.
Is this oatmeal healthy?
It provides whole grain oats and some fiber, but it is also high in added sugar. It's best enjoyed occasionally as a fun treat rather than a daily breakfast staple. Pairing it with protein can make it a more balanced meal.
Can I make this with cold milk?
Yes, but the dinosaur eggs will dissolve much more slowly and may not fully release or rehydrate the gummy inside. Using hot water or microwaving the mixture is recommended for the full experience.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.84 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 6.4 g fiber · 28.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.