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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.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Breakfast, vegetarian
Keyword: Recipes for Home
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Breakfast
Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée), Whole Grain-Rich
Program Meal Component: Grains, Whole Grain-Rich
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Boil
6 Servings
Calories: 101

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

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  • 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

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).

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

Nutrition

Serving: 0¾ cup (6 oz spoodle) | Calories: 101 | Total Carbohydrate: 14g | Protein: 4g | Total Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 24mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 10g | Vitamin C: 0mg | Vitamin D: 58IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 0mg | Vitamin A: 0mcg