Breakfast for 2

Apple Date Oatmeal

Name: Apple Date Oatmeal
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tart or sweet apples; 1 tsp honey/maple syrup (optional); 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup water; 1 cup dairy-free milk; 1 pinch salt; 4 whole dates

$7.85for 430 minServes 2

Tart apples and dates cook with oats, water, dairy-free milk, cinnamon, and lemon juice for warm oatmeal.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Apples, 0.75 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.34Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Oats, 3 oz$0.10/oz typical	3 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 4 oz$0.45/oz typical	4 oz	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.93

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.96 per serving$7.85 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tart or sweet apples
1 tsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup water
1 cup dairy-free milk
1 pinch salt
4 whole dates

Steps

Chop the apples and dates into small pieces.
Combine the apples, dates, lemon juice, cinnamon, and honey or maple syrup in a medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring until the apples soften.
Stir in the oats, water, dairy-free milk, and salt.
Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are tender and thick.