Mexican Oatmeal / Avena

Avena is oatmeal in Spanish. This version is a lot like Mexican rice pudding but made with oatmeal. So good, comforting, and very filling. Great for these cold winter mornings.

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Avena

2 Cups Rolled Oats

4 Cups Water

1 Cinnamon Stick

1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

2 Cups Milk

Pinch of salt

In a pot add in the water and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add in the oats, a pinch of salt, and allow to cook for 5 minutes. 

Then add in the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, milk, stir until well combined. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. 

This should be a little runny. You can continue to cook until thickened or eat as is. 

Serve and enjoy.