Season 12 - Breakfast / S12B10
Chocolate Avena with Dulce de Leche
Story
There’s a special kind of silence in the early morning — just the gentle bubbling of breakfast and the sound of little feet coming down the stairs. On these days, Don Luis always smiles, knowing what’s cooking will bring everyone to the table. Today, it’s Chocolate Avena with Dulce de Leche — a velvety, rich twist on his classic oatmeal recipe. He first made it for his granddaughter when she asked, “Abuelo, can breakfast taste like dessert?” With a wink, he answered, “Let’s find out.” And so the tradition began — a creamy, chocolatey oatmeal topped with ribbons of dulce de leche, a warm start that feels like a cozy hug from the inside. ❤️
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats 🌾
- 2 cups milk (or plant-based alternative) 🥛
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder 🍫
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste) 🍯
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon 🌰
- Pinch of salt 🧂
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- 2 tbsp dulce de leche (plus more for drizzling) 🍮
- Optional: dark chocolate chips for topping 🍫✨
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine milk, oats, cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar (or honey), and salt. Stir gently over medium heat.
- 2Bring to a low simmer and stir occasionally for 8–10 minutes, until the oats are soft and creamy.
- 3Stir in vanilla extract and the dulce de leche. Mix well until fully combined and silky smooth.
- 4Serve hot in bowls. Drizzle extra dulce de leche on top and sprinkle a few chocolate chips if you’d like! 🍫🎉
- 5Enjoy immediately with a big smile and maybe a little mustache of chocolate! 😄
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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