Breakfast for 4
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Old-fashioned oats simmer with carrots, cinnamon, raisins, and milk, then receive a cream cheese yogurt topping.
Typical price
$4.02for 4 servings
$1.01 per serving$4.02 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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