I like both raisins and dates.  But I also like dried cranberry or dried blueberry.  Dried apple also, cut into small pieces.  Depends what I'm in the mood for.  And sometimes when I have run out of all those, I'll put in a touch of cinnamon instead.  I'm not an oats purist, by the way.  In all these combinations, I always add milk and sugar/sweetener.  At home I warm the milk in the microwave; on the trail, I add powdered milk and use more hot water than most folks.  And I also don't have the patience for the classic cook-em-forever.  I always get the "quick" variety.  At work, even packed in six workers in a cubicle, I keep my bowl, a small bottle of milk in the refrigerator, pre-packaged one-serving packets, and some little packets of sweetener.  It's a standard snack for me.  Hasn't killed me yet; must be OK.