Breakfast for 4
Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Steel-cut oats simmer with water, milk, and buttermilk until creamy, then finish with maple syrup, cinnamon, and fresh fruit.
Typical price
$5.24for 4 servings
$1.31 per serving$5.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 2 cups fresh fruit or berries
Steps
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Toast the oats in the saucepan for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the boiling water and salt, then simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the milk, buttermilk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until the oatmeal is creamy and the oats are tender.
- Top with the fresh fruit or berries.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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