Puerto Rican Avena
This is the best version of avena based on my Titi Carmen's recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oatmeal See Notes
- 3-4 Cups Milk of choice Divided
- 1-2 Cinnamon sticks
- 3 Tbs Brown sugar more or less to taste
- 1-4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Soak the oats in the milk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- For a creamy texture, blend until smooth. You can skip this step but it won’t be as smooth.
- Pour into a large saucepan adding 1-2 Cups of milk to your desired consistency. Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick(s) and serve topped with a dash of ground cinnamon.
Notes
If you have a Hispanic store near you, get the Quaker Avena. If not, use quick-cooking oats.
My kids loved when I would make smiley faces with raisins on top of their avana and still request it that way.
Start your day with a smile and a great breakfast.