Taste the Crunchy Side of Oatmeal this Summer with Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola

CHICAGO, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Oats invites families to taste the crunchy side of oatmeal this summer with the good energy of Warm & Crunchy Granola. The first-of-its kind hot cereal delivers both the wholesome goodness of Quaker Oatmeal and the satisfying crunch of multigrain granola for a delicious breakfast experience for the whole family. When heated with milk, this cereal maintains both its crunch and its flavor.

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"Serving a breakfast of Warm & Crunchy Granola helps your family start summer mornings off right – it's delicious, plus delivers a unique texture and satisfying crunch the whole family is sure to enjoy before heading to summertime activities," said Joe Silverman, senior marketing director, Quaker Foods North America. "Quaker is committed to continuing to find new ways to provide busy families with breakfast options to help power them through their fast-paced lives."

Warm & Crunchy Granola is available nationwide in three delightful flavors. With 4 grams fiber and 32 grams of whole grains, each flavor offers at least as much fiber and whole grain as a serving of traditional Instant Quaker Oatmeal¹.

• Honey Almond: delicious clusters of multigrain granola mixed with the sweet and nutty flavors of honey and almonds
• Apple Cinnamon: multigrain granola clusters with real pieces of apple and the perfect touch of cinnamon
• Cranberry Almond: the perfectly sweet taste of cranberries and the nutty flavor of almonds paired with hearty clusters of multigrain

Simply add milk and microwave for 25 seconds. The granola stays crunchy even after heating. Each box contains eight packages of Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola and has a suggested retail price of $3.99.

Quaker wants to see how families are using the good energy of Warm & Crunchy Granola to help fuel their summertime fun. Snap a picture of your family bike ride or day at the swimming pool with the hashtag #QuakerUp.

For more information on Quaker products including the new Warm & Crunchy Granola, please visit www.quakeroats.com or www.Facebook.com/Quaker.

¹Original Instant Quaker Oatmeal has 3 grams fiber and 27 grams of whole grains per serving. Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola has 3.5 to 4.5 grams of fat per serving.

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