Quaker unveils 3 new limited-edition oatmeal flavors

CHICAGO -- After more than a half million submissions from consumers across the country, three new oatmeal flavors from Quaker are hitting the retail shelves.

The Quaker Oats Company has announced the three finalist Instant Oatmeal flavors vying for a $250,000 grand prize in the brand's first-ever Bring Your Best Bowl Contest: Apple Cheddar Rosemary, Lemon Ricotta Pancake, and Vanilla Chai. Now it's up to America to decide which flavor will win.

The three finalist oatmeal flavors are available now in a variety pack at retailers nationwide for consumers to try and rally for the one they like best. Beginning today through Nov. 19, consumers can vote for their favorite flavor at BringYourBestBowl.com or by using the #VoteAppleCheddarRosemary, #VoteLemonRicottaPancake, #VoteVanillaChai hashtags on Twitter. Once votes are in and tallied, the grand prize winner will be revealed and rewarded with $250,000 in February, along with the chance for their oatmeal creation to hit store shelves for a limited time.

"From classic to deliciously quirky, the Bring Your Best Bowl contest encouraged America to whip up some mouth-watering oatmeal combinations," said Tiffani Thiessen, actress, foodie and mom of two, who helped Quaker kick off the contest in New York's Time Square last January. "All three Bring Your Best Bowl finalist flavors prove just how versatile oatmeal can be, and inspire me to keep mixing it up with my oatmeal dishes at home!"  

In addition to Bring Your Best Bowl, Quaker is also transforming the month of October into OATOBER, with a nationwide movement to celebrate the goodness and versatility of oats.

Throughout the month, Quaker is encouraging consumers to think differently about the pantry staple with fun recipes, videos, events, and social content, illustrating how everyone can enjoy Quaker oats in more ways, more often.