Season 10 - Breakfast / S10B02
Avena (Puerto Rican Oatmeal)
Story
Every morning in Puerto Rico, the scent of cinnamon and vanilla danced through the air like a lullaby that refused to end. For Don Luis, mornings weren’t complete without a steaming bowl of avena made with love and full of flavor. He remembers watching his mamá stir the pot with her wooden spoon, humming softly as the oatmeal thickened, and sneaking a spoonful before it even made it to the table. 🍯 Today, Don Luis still makes avena the same way — creamy, spiced, and sweet, just how the island likes it. It’s the perfect breakfast for chilly mornings, lazy weekends, or any moment when you need to feel at home. This isn’t just oatmeal… this is *Avena Boricua.* 🇵🇷✨ Time + 🍽️ Calories + 💰 Cost
Ingredients
- 2 cups of evaporated milk 🥛
- 1 cup of water 💧
- 0.5 cup of quick oats 🌾
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste) 🍬
- 1 tsp cinnamon 🌰
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg (optional) ✨
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- Pinch of salt 🧂
- Butter for serving (optional) 🧈
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. 🔥
- 2Add the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir continuously. 🥄
- 3Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy. Add more water or milk for desired consistency. 🫕
- 4Once done, stir in vanilla extract. Remove from heat.
- 5Serve warm with a pat of butter on top if desired. Enjoy immediately! 😋
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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