Spiced Oatmeal USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

A traditional breakfast of whole grain oats sprinkled with warm flavors of cinnamon for an added delicious twist.
CACFP Home Childcare Crediting Information
¾ cup (½ cup and ¼ cup measuring cups or 6 oz spoodle) provides 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 12 mins

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Quantity
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Quantity
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Quantity
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Quantity
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry

Quantity
 

  • 2¼ cup Milk, low fat (1%)
  • 2¼ cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp or 1 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
  • 2 Tbsp Agave nectar (See Notes Section)
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2½ or 7½ oz Oats, rolled dry
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Bring milk and water to a boil.
  • Add margarine, agave, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring constantly.
  • Add oats. Reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly for 5-8 minutes until oatmeal slightly thickens.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to low to prevent burning.
  • Serve immediately. Prolonged cooking will dry out oatmeal and affect volume.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
  • Serve ¾ cup (portion with ½ cup and ¼ cup measuring cups or 6 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Spiced Oatmeal USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 0 ¾ cup (6 oz spoodle)
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 179mg8%
Potassium 24mg1%
Total Carbohydrates 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Vitamin D 58IU387%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 0mg0%
Vitamin A 0mcg
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*Marketing Guide

Notes

If oatmeal sits longer than 10 minutes, it will become very thick. Add additional water as needed.
The sugar is 6 g per ½ cup which meets CACFP requirement of no more than 6 grams per dry ounce
Yield / Volume