Creamy Puerto Rican Oatmeal

Puerto Rican Oatmeal served in small bowls and sprinkled with cinnamon.

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Authentic Puerto Rican Oatmeal (avena Puertorriqueña) is made with milk, butter, sugar and cinnamon. Delicious, comforting and cooks in under ten minutes.

Prep Time0

Cook Time8

Total Time8

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Servings: can serve 2 in smaller bowls

Calories: 711kcal

Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats or instant oats
1¾ cups whole milk or 2%
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
¼-¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt optional

Instructions

Grind the Oats (optional)

Add the oats to a blender or mini food chopper and grind until fine.
Note: You don’t have to grind your oats if you prefer them whole, I just like a smoother, creamier texture.

Heat Milk

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and let the milk warm up for a few minutes, but don’t let it boil.

Add the Oats

Once the milk is hot, lower the heat and stir in the oats. Whisk or stir continuously to prevent any lumps.

Cook Until Creamy

Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the avena reaches your desired consistency, thick or creamy. If it gets too thick, add a little more milk until it’s just right.
Serve warm in a bowl and sprinkle with a little cinnamon on top.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Grinding the Oats

Some people like their oats fine while other prefer them whole. Make this avena recipe as you prefer.

Granulated Sugar

You can also use light brown sugar in place of white.

Dairy Free Avena

Instead of milk, use coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk.

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