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Microwave Oatmeal

This tasty stick-to-your-ribs breakfast cooks in its serving bowl for less clean-up
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Cost: $0.68

Equipment

  • microwave

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats $0.13
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 banana $0.25
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed $0.05
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon $0.03
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts $0.22

Instructions

  • Add oats and water to a high-sided bowl with at least a couple of inches of extra space (otherwise, oats will boil over.) Microwave on high for 2 ½ - 3 minutes until oats are done to your liking. Top with remaining ingredients.
  • $0.68/serving

Notes

The costs were all calculated using Kroger’s online shopping feature but these prices do reflect what we usually see in the store. I picked the cheapest option, usually the store brand.