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How Much Does a Complete Breakfast Cost?
Last Modified: 10/17/09 First Published: 02/26/08 Views: 6032	<< >>
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Sometimes it’s easy to overlook our everyday food habits such as breakfast. A complete breakfast does not have to be expensive, nor difficult to prepare. Here are couple of common breakfast options and their cost, all are measured in one serving. Fresh fruit does usually bring up the cost, whereas oatmeal, eggs and toast are very cheap.

The Price of Various Breakfasts

Oatmeal with Milk and Apple Sauce

Basic old-fashioned oatmeal: $0.34
Served with 1/2 cup whole milk: $0.12
and 1/4 cup apple sauce: $0.08

Total: $0.54

Raisin Bran Cereal with Milk and Banana

Bowl of Raisin Bran with whole Milk: $0.66
Half a banana, sliced: $0.12

Total: $0.78

Fruit-Yogurt Smoothie, Hardboiled Egg and Hearty Toast

Strawberries and Banana Smoothie: $0.85
1 hardboiled egg: $0.17
1 slice of Hearty Grain Bread, toasted: $0.09
1/2 tablespoon Butter (for spreading on toast): $0.03

Total: $1.11

Steel cut Oatmeal with Cinnamon-Sugar, Raisins and Milk

Steel cut oatmeal: $0.10
Served with 1/2 cup whole milk: $0.12
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar: $0.12
1/4 cup raisins: $0.19

Total: $0.53

Yogurt with Granola and Banana

1 cup yogurt: $0.58
1/4 cup homemade Granola (Müsli): $0.30
Half a banana, sliced: $0.12

Total: $1

Cheerios Cereal with Milk and Strawberries

1 cup of cheerios with whole milk: $0.57
1/4 cup strawberries: $0.44

Total: $1.01

Scrambled Eggs and Toast

2 Scrambled Eggs: $0.40
1 Slice of White Bread, toasted: $0.08
1/2 tablespoon Butter (for spreading on toast): $0.03

Total: $0.48

Soft-Boiled Egg, Hearty Toast & Fruit Salad

1 hardboiled egg: $0.17
1 slice of Hearty Grai n Bread, toasted: $0.09
1/2 tablespoon Butter (for spreading on toast): $0.03
1 serving of Fruit Salad: $0.63

Total : $0.89

Cheese Omelet, White Toast and Fruit Salad

Simple Cheese Omelet: $0.72
1 Slice of White Bread, toasted: $0.08
1/2 tablespoon Butter (for spreading on toast): $0.03
1 serving of Fruit Salad: $0.63

Total: $1.43

Buttermilk Waffles, Maple Syrup and Fruit Salad

Buttermilk waffles: $0.22
1/4 cup Maple Syrup: $0.18
1 serving of Fruit Salad: $0.63

Total: $1.03

Scrambled Eggs with Hashbrowns & Toast

Hashbrowns (Country Fries): $0.18
2 Scrambled Eggs: $0.40
1 Slice of White Bread, toasted: $0.08
1/2 tablespoon Butter (for spreading on toast): $0.03

Total: $0.66

Classic Pancakes, Maple Syrup & Blueberries

Classic Pancakes: $0.39
1/4 cup Maple Syrup: $0.18
1/3 cup blueberries: $0.56

Total: $1.13

Drinks to serve with these meals are not included. This is how much the following drinks will add to your meal:

8 oz glass of orange juice: $0.52

8 oz glass of apple juice: $0.32

8 oz glass of cranberry juice: $0.32

8 oz cup of strongly brewed coffee: $0.16

12 oz cup of Classic Coffee Latte: $0.60

5 oz cup of Classic Cappuccino: $0.24