Recipes

$1 Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bowls

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 14, 2026
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EXTREME SAVINGS
Just $0.94 per serving
Most people spend $5–$8 on breakfast → YOU SAVE UP TO 88%

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

CRUNCH THE NUMBERS This warm, cozy cinnamon apple oatmeal tastes like apple pie for breakfast — but costs less than a dollar. Filling, nutritious, and ready in under 10 minutes.

$0.94

YOUR cost/serving

$5–$8

Avg breakfast cost

88%

Savings vs. average

PRICE LOCKED: CHEAPER THAN A CANDY BAR

Ingredients

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  •   1/2 cup oats
  •   1 apple (diced)
  •   1 tsp cinnamon
  •   1 tsp brown sugar
  •   1 cup water (or milk)
  •   pinch salt
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Add oats, water or milk, and salt to a pot.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until thick.
  4. Dice the apple into small cubes.
  5. Stir half the apple into the oatmeal while cooking.
  6. Add cinnamon and brown sugar.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and top with remaining apples.

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

Ingredient Cost
Oats (1/2 cup) $0.18
Apple (1 whole) $0.40
Cinnamon (1 tsp) $0.05
Brown sugar (1 tsp) $0.06
Water or milk (1 cup) $0.18
Salt (pinch) $0.02
TOTAL $0.94

WAREHOUSE PRO TIP
Buy apples in bulk bags (not individual) → drops cost to ~$0.25 per apple! Use day-old apples for bigger savings.

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