Scottish Oatmeal

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit is often more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Measure out 1 cup of steel-cut oats for four servings.

Combine 1.5 cups of water and 1.5 cups of whole milk in a pan.

Bring the mixture to a boil while watching closely to prevent scalding the milk.

Add a smidgen of sea salt to the boiling liquid.

Slowly pour in the oats while stirring.

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to the mixture.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.

Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chopped apple to the pot.

Bring the mixture back to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and let it sit for 2 minutes after turning off the heat.

Serve the oatmeal, adding cranberries or other toppings as desired.

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