Breakfast for 4

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Name: Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 4 tbsp brown sugar (optional); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1 tbsp butter; 2 oz cream cheese; 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

$4.02for 440 minServes 4

Old-fashioned oats simmer with carrots, cinnamon, raisins, and milk, then receive a cream cheese yogurt topping.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Oats, 4.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	4.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 1.25 oz$0.45/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Cream cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.02

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$1.01 per serving$4.02 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
4 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp butter
2 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Steps

Stir the water, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt together in a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then stir in the oats and carrots.
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the oats and carrots are tender.
Stir in the raisins, walnuts, and butter, then cook for 2 minutes.
Beat the cream cheese, yogurt, and remaining cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
Divide the oatmeal among bowls, top with the cream cheese mixture, and rest for 5 minutes.