Breakfast for 4
Instant Pot Apple Oatmeal
$4.00for 435 minServes 4
Steel-cut oats cook with apples, water, butter, and warm spices in an Instant Pot until creamy and tender.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples, 1.15 lb$1.79/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.01Typical price | |
| Oats, 3 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price | |
| Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.00 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsLunchesInstant PotFall
Typical price
$1.00 per serving$4.00 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 gala apples
- 1 cup regular steel cut oats
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- honey
- 1 gala apple
Steps
- Peel and dice the apples.
- Add apples, oats, butter, water, vanilla, salt, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger to the Instant Pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in honey, and fold in the remaining diced apple.
- Let the oatmeal stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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