Breakfast for 1

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Name: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats; 2/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 tbsp light-brown sugar; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 pinch ginger; 1 dash salt; 1 1/2 tbsp caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping; 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

$5.04for 410 minServes 1

Rolled oats simmer with pumpkin, milk, warm spices, and brown sugar before receiving a caramel topping.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Oats, 1.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Milk, 5.75 oz$0.04/oz typical	5.75 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Buttermilk, 2.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Canned pumpkin, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.26

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.26 per serving$5.04 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tbsp light-brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ginger
1 dash salt
1 1/2 tbsp caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping
1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Steps

Combine the oats, milk, buttermilk, pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and drizzle the caramel sauce over it.
Top with the chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.