Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B11
Tres Leches Oatmeal with Cinnamon
Story
Don Luis remembers chilly mornings in the highlands of Puerto Rico, where his abuela used to make avena so thick and creamy, it could almost be dessert. Inspired by the sweet joy of Tres Leches cake, he created this comforting twist on traditional oatmeal—perfect for kids (and grown-ups) who need a warm hug in a bowl. 💛🥄 As he stirs the pot with a wooden spoon, Don Luis hums an old bolero, steam rising around him like morning mist. “La vida,” he says, “should start sweet—especially on Mondays.” 😉 Time, Nutrition & Cost
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats 🌾
- 1 cup whole milk 🥛
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk 🥫
- 0.5 cup evaporated milk 🥄
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) 🍯
- Pinch of salt 🧂
- Ground cinnamon for topping ✨
- Sliced banana or strawberry (optional) 🍌🍓
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine oats, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk over medium heat. Stir gently. 🥣
- 2Add cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and brown sugar (if using). Continue to stir as the mixture thickens—about 8–10 minutes. 💨
- 3When oats are soft and mixture is creamy, remove from heat. It should resemble a pudding-like texture. 🫕
- 4Pour into bowls and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Add sliced banana or strawberries if you’d like some fruity flair! 🍌🍓
- 5Serve warm and cozy!
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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