![]() Cons: Our only knock against Jamba’s version is that it costs an extra 50 cents, and the baristas at the juicery have way too much energy early in the morning.You definitely get a bigger bowl at Jamba than Starbucks. Jamba claims the serving size is only one fluid ounce, but the baristas typically scoop in quite a bit more. The texture is certainly more pleasing, and the toppings (mashed berries, apple-cinnamon mix, fresh bananas with brown sugar) compliment the oatmeal better than the add-ons at Starbucks. This is what people ate before microwaves. Pros: You get real slow-cooked, steel-cut oats.Cons: You really don’t get a whole lot, and as mentioned before, it’s the same instant oatmeal Quaker offers up for roughly 20 cents per serving.It’s a healthy fix on the run and the toppings (dried fruit, nuts, brown sugar) help you forget you’re eating instant oatmeal. ![]() It’s an easy way for it to offer something healthy without slowing down the rest of its operation. Pros: Given Starbucks’ commitment to fast service, we’re not surprised that it has opted to offer instant oatmeal.Calories: 140-300 (depending on toppings).After sampling oats from multiple locations of both franchises, I’m ready to declare a winner in the oatmeal war of 2009. As an overly-caffeinated health nut, I frequent both places. The coffee giant released its Perfect (albeit instant) Oatmeal late last year, and now Jamba Juice has fired back with its own slow-cooked version. We had no idea that Jamba Juice had it out for Starbucks. Triathlete editor Brad Culp compares oatmeal from two of America’s favorite morning quick stops. If your training lifestyle doesn’t leave a lot of time to make a gourmet breakfast every morning, you likely find yourself constantly getting breakfast on the go. For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps,
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