Mexican Avena Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Mexican Avena Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by boiling water with a cinnamon stick to extract warm, aromatic flavor. Rolled oats are gently stirred in and cooked to softness while absorbing the cinnamon-infused liquid. Care is taken to prevent breaking the cinnamon stick during stirring. After the oats are tender and most liquid absorbed, milk and optional brown sugar are added, and the mixture is cooked covered to develop a creamy consistency.
Vanilla extract is stirred in at the end, rounding out the flavor with subtle sweetness and depth. Once finished, the oatmeal is allowed to stand briefly for the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly.
The dish can be served warm topped with a variety of fresh fruits like banana, berries, or apple, and crunchy additions such as walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or seeds. Sweeteners like agave or honey can be drizzled to taste. This combination offers a balanced, hearty, and aromatic meal suitable for a nourishing start to the day.
Oatmeal can be made in advance and reheated gently with additional milk or water. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup rolled oats whole grain; 80 grams
- 1 ½ cups milk any kind (e.g. oat or almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar optional
Optional toppings
- banana fresh fruit
- Berry
- apple
- walnuts nuts and seeds list; some alternatives noted
- pecans
- pistachios
- cashews
- chia seeds
- sunflower seeds
- agave syrup or honey; extra sweetener
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and cinnamon stick to a soft boil and boil for two minutes or so until the cinnamon releases the color and flavor.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the oats. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 3 minutes.
- Note: stir the oats gently in order to prevent the cinnamon stick from breaking apart.
- Add the milk and optional sugar.
- Cook covered for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring often to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pot.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, add the vanilla and mix to integrate.
- Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Prepare the oatmeal ahead of time and reheat with a splash of milk or water for desired consistency.
- For a thicker texture, reduce water content and increase milk accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Use gentle stirring to keep the cinnamon stick intact during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 349mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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