If it microwaves in 5 minutes it's rolled oats, not oatmeal. Rolled oats are still pretty darned processed -- the milling and steaming process convert many of t

If it microwaves in 5 minutes it's rolled oats, not oatmeal. Rolled oats are still pretty darned processed -- the milling and steaming process convert many of the complex starches and a good portion of the cellulose into easily-digested sugars and simple starches. The gelatinization in the microwave completes that process. I imagine it's still better for you than a vat of Rice Krispies with milk and sugar but that's a low bar.