Desayuno de Avena Recipe (Oatmeal Breakfast)
Desayuno de Avena Recipe (Oatmeal Breakfast): A mixture of crunchy textures, delicious fruit and a touch of sweetness this is the perfect oatmeal breakfast.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 745kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups of rolled oats (not instant)
- A pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup of coarse brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 9 cups of milk (use substitute if you wish)
- 1 cup of fruit of your choice , sliced (bananas, strawberries, plums, etc)
- 1/2 cup of sliced almonds or nut of your choice
- 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix oatmeal, salt, half the sugar, cinnamon stick and milk in a heavy saucepan and let it rest for 5 mins.
- Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat. Start stirring to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- When the milk has been absorbed and you obtain a soft porridge remove from the heat.
- Serve in individual bowls, and garnish with the fruit and nuts, sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the cinnamon powder.
Notes
To make this according to the original Dominican recipe just skip the almonds and fruits. The original Dominican oatmeal is very simple (but with more sugar).
Use soy or almond milk for a lactose intolerant-friendly and vegan version.
Nutrition
Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 5mg