Breakfast for 1
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Rolled oats simmer with pumpkin, milk, warm spices, and brown sugar before receiving a caramel topping.
$5.04for 4 servings
$1.26 per serving$5.04 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.

Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.26 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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