Old-Fashioned Mexican Oatmeal (Avena)
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4.5
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Old-Fashioned Mexican Oatmeal (Avena)
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Warm, creamy, sweet, and cinnamon-y, this slow-cooked Old-Fashioned Mexican Oatmeal (also known as Avena) is a bowlful of morning comfort. Start your day off on the right foot with this wholesome and nutritious breakfast made with just old-fashioned oats, water, cinnamon, milk, and sugar or honey.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk low-fat evaporated milk, milk, or almond milk
- ground cinnamon optional
- sugar optional
- honey optional
- raisins optional
- blueberries optional
- walnuts optional
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Instructions
- In a saucepan bring the water with the cinnamon sticks to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
- Add salt and oats to the water and let it come to a boil uncovered. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add milk and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until creamy.
- Serve in a bowl and add more milk or water if you want it thinner. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sweeten with sugar or honey. Serve garnished with blueberries and walnuts.
Notes
- When you puree it in the blender it becomes an atole, smooth oatmeal, which is a good way to prepare it for the elderly and the very young.
- If you are lactose intolerant, use lactose-free milk. Or substitute regular milk for a vegan version like oat, almond, or soy milk.
- Feel free to customize your avena by topping it with your choice of fruit, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners for a fresh twist each time you enjoy it!
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week. To reheat, warm the avena in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of milk or water to adjust the consistency. Stir occasionally until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
98.6kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16.23g
(5%)
Protein
3.68g
(7%)
Fat
2.33g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Cholesterol
3.05mg
(1%)
Sodium
99.63mg
(4%)
Potassium
119.22mg
(3%)
Fiber
2.74g
(11%)
Sugar
1.77g
(4%)
Vitamin A
49.41IU
(1%)
Calcium
65.65mg
(7%)
Iron
0.97mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 986 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98.6kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.23g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.68g | 7% |
| Fat | 2.33g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 3.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 99.63mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 119.22mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.74g | 11% |
| Sugar | 1.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 49.41IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 65.65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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