Creamy Cinnamon Nutmeg Oatmeal Recipe - Smothered in Spices - Episode 2 - Learn how to make it

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine is often cheaper.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Dried fruit provides nutrients with longer shelf life, while frozen fruit is often less expensive.

Pour 2.5 cups of whole milk into a pot.

Add 1 can of Carnation milk to the pot.

Add 1.25 cups of quick oats to the pot.

Set the stove to medium heat (number 5 on the creator's scale).

Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 10 minutes, add 0.5 cups of white sugar to the pot.

Mix in the spices: 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 5 shakes of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon salt.

Let the mixture cook for an additional 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check the consistency; if it's not to your liking, you can cook it longer on low heat.

Plate the oatmeal and serve plain or with toppings like chopped banana and strawberries.

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