Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal - Cinnamon and Spice Oatmeal Recipe - Ellen’s Homemade Delights 🥣

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective base.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 2 cups of evaporated milk to a boil over high heat.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the boiling liquid.

Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Stir in 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oatmeal until well combined.

Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and stir it in.

Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, serve the oatmeal in a bowl.

Add brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, or pecans as desired and stir in.

Sprinkle additional ground cinnamon on top before serving.

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