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    Maple Pecan Oatmeal

    January 28, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

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    As part of the No Cold Cereal Challenge last week, I made this oatmeal…inspired by one of those instant packet oatmeals that I’ve seen at the store.

    But I guarantee this tastes better!!!

    I still have some pecans leftover from the holidays…and my *free* maple syrup from Amazon (using Amazon credit from Swagbucks)…and some marked down oats (paired with a coupon of course!)…using inexpensive ingredients with some pricier ones, like pecans, still keeps the overall cost down!

    Simple, nutritious and hearty!!!

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    Maple Pecan Oatmeal

    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Servings - 4 persons

    Ingredients 

    • 4 cups water
    • 2 cups quick cooking oats
    • 1 cup pecans, chopped
    • 1/3-1/2 cup maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal)
    • Cream or milk, optional

    Instructions

    • 4 cups water
    • 2 cups quick cooking oats
    • 1 cup pecans, chopped
    • 1/3-1/2 cup maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal)
    • Cream or milk, optional

    Up next…Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal!

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    Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Dairy Free Meal Ideas

    Comments

    1. JessieLeigh says

      January 28, 2010 at 10:44 am

      This looks and sounds delicious! I made (and posted about) a Honey Vanilla Oatmeal this past week that was tasty too. I was also seeking to create my own “packet type flavor”. I’ll try this one next time… my nut-lovin’ kiddos will be all over it, I’m sure! 🙂

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    2. Laurie says

      January 28, 2010 at 11:24 am

      Just a suggestion… you’ve started using only pictures for directions recently and this presents a problem for anyone who wants to print out your recipes. There are no directions! I like your improved photography but you should also include written directions.

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 28, 2010 at 1:59 pm

        @Laurie,

        Thanks Laurie…I know! I won’t leave out directions for most posts…just a few here and there.

        Reply
    3. Jocelyn Stott says

      January 28, 2010 at 11:59 am

      Oh yummy. This is my favorite kind of oatmeal, with nuts in it. Yummy!

      Reply
    4. Denise says

      January 28, 2010 at 12:11 pm

      My girls also love peaches & cream:
      1 cup water
      1 cup oats
      1/2 cup milk
      1/2 cup peaches (i used sliced canned & chop them a little)
      1/4 cup peach juice (from the can)
      1-2 TBSP brown sugar
      1/2 tsp vanilla
      They would probably eat this every day if I let them!

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    5. Amanda says

      January 28, 2010 at 3:42 pm

      Looks good!

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    6. Lisa Bullers says

      January 28, 2010 at 4:53 pm

      Looks delish!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    7. Amy F says

      January 28, 2010 at 5:12 pm

      This looks so good. Will have to put ingredients on my list. Kids would love it! Thank you

      Reply
    8. Julieanne says

      January 28, 2010 at 9:49 pm

      Hello! I’ve enjoyed your recipes for a few months now, and was hoping to make this oatmeal tomorrow…but there are no directions. I love to cook but HAVE to have directions. Please, please, please!

      Thanks!

      Julieanne
      http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/iLoveHomeschooling

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 28, 2010 at 9:52 pm

        @Julieanne,

        Chop pecans. Cook oatmeal as directed on box. Add chopped pecans and maple syrup and serve!

        I promise, I won’t not add directions often!

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    9. Julieanne says

      January 28, 2010 at 9:50 pm

      Oh, and I should mention that if people want a true maple syrup flavor, they should only use Grade B maple syrup. Grade A syrup has very little, if any, maple syrup flavor. Strange, but that’s how it is…

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 28, 2010 at 9:52 pm

        @Julieanne,

        Thanks for the tip…I didn’t know the difference…I order the Grade B! Good to know!

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    10. Julieanne says

      January 28, 2010 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks for giving us directions! I figured that they were simple, but when the posting prints out using your link, and it contains no photos on it, I wanted to make sure I was going to be making this right. Thanks again!

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 28, 2010 at 10:02 pm

        @Julieanne,

        I know. I couldn’t help it with all the pictures I took!

        Reply
    11. Karen says

      January 29, 2010 at 3:44 am

      It took me many many years to like oatmeal and now I could eat it 3 meals a day. This looks yummy!

      A slightly off topic question:
      We sometimes have oatmeal or pancakes/waffles for dinner instead of breakfast. What else do you serve with that type to make a more rounded meal? We usually have fruit. But dinner is our meal we tend to have the most veggies with and I cant even think of a veggies that goes with a ‘breakfast dinner’. Thanks~

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 29, 2010 at 8:29 am

        @Karen,

        I wouldn’t do a veggie with a “breakfast for dinner” meal, unless you include it into a frittata like “spinach or zucchini frittata”. I’d suggest scrambled eggs with a “starchy” breakfast for dinner like pancakes or waffles.

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    12. Heather @ (The Single Dish) says

      January 29, 2010 at 10:25 am

      Have you ever tried Cream of Wheat? Great hot cereal. I love oatmeal too- my favorite toppings are- pumpkin, berries and maple syrup!

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 29, 2010 at 12:09 pm

        @Heather @ (The Single Dish),

        Yes, my husband likes Cream of Wheat…and the kids like Cream of Rice!

        Reply
    13. Karen says

      January 29, 2010 at 12:40 pm

      its like having maple brown sugar @ home! w/o the hefty cost or expense…genius.

      Reply
    14. Joyce says

      February 6, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      Does JeesieLeigh have a recipe for the Honey Vanilla Oatmeal? One is not listed on her blog page

      Reply

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