[Recipe] Avena Dominicana (Dominican-Style Oatmeal Breakfast)
A mixture of crunchy textures, delicious fruit, and a touch of sweetness desayuno de avena dominicana (oatmeal breakfast) is the perfect oatmeal breakfast.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 745kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar divided
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)
- ¼ teaspoon clove powder
- 9 cup milk (whole or skim) (use a substitute if you wish)
- 1 tablespoon butter (salted) optional
- 1 cup sliced banana or fruit of your choice (strawberries, plums, etc)
- ½ cup walnuts or nut of your choice, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Soaking oats: In a medium pot or saucepan, mix oatmeal, salt, half the sugar, stick of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and milk. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Cooking the oats: Bring the oat mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it breaks the boil, lower heat, and stir with a wooden spoon, reducing the liquids until you obtain a soft porridge. Stir in the butter to combine with the oatmeal mix.Remove from the heat.
- Serving: Serve the oatmeal in individual bowls, and garnish with banana and walnuts. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and 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