Breakfast for 4
Multigrain Porridge
Steel-cut oats, farro, and amaranth simmer in salted water before being finished with milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
Typical price
$2.08for 4 servings
$0.52 per serving$2.08 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: cookingclassy.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup farro
- 1/2 cup amaranth
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup (optional)
Steps
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the oats, farro, and amaranth.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the milk and cinnamon and cook for 3 minutes.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if using, then serve hot.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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