Dominican Avena

Warm, spiced avena that tastes like home. The cinnamon, cloves, and lime peel give it that classic Dominican flavor that hits every time. Drink it warm, it’s comfort in a cup. Dunk crackers or pan sobao in the avena for the ultimate Dominican experience.

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Table of Contents

• Ingredients

• Step-by-Step Instructions

• Notes from My Kitchen

Ingredients

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• ½ cup regular milk

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 piece lime peel

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• Dash nutmeg

• Dash salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup dry oats

• 1 cup water

• 3 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp chocolate powder (optional, for chocolate version)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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1. Start the milk base

   In a pot over medium heat, add regular milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon sticks, lime peel, ground cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Lower the flame and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.

2. Blend the oats

   In a blender, combine dry oats and 1 cup of water. Blend on high for 1 minute.

3. Prepare to combine

   Once the milk mixture has been simmering, remove the thin milk layer that naturally forms on top.

4. Add blended oats

   Pour the blended oats into the pot. Stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning.

5. Sweeten

   Add brown sugar to taste. Continue stirring.

6. Thicken

   Cook for a few minutes until the avena thickens.

7. Chocolate option

   If making chocolate avena, stir in 1 tablespoon of chocolate powder at this stage.

8. Adjust consistency

   If the avena becomes too thick, add ½ cup of regular milk and stir on low heat.

9. Serve

   Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes from My Kitchen

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1. Stirring continuously keeps the oats smooth and prevents lumps.

2. Lime peel adds subtle brightness.

3. Chocolate lovers — this one’s for you.

Yield: 3-4

Author: Michelle Disla

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Dominican Avena

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

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Ingredients

• ½ cup regular milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 piece lime peel
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• Dash nutmeg
• Dash salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup dry oats
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp chocolate powder (optional, for chocolate version)

Instructions

1. In a pot over medium heat, add regular milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon sticks, lime peel, ground cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Lower the flame and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
2. In a blender, combine dry oats and 1 cup of water. Blend on high for 1 minute.
3. Once the milk mixture has been simmering, remove the thin milk layer that naturally forms on top.
4. Pour the blended oats into the pot. Stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning.
5. Add brown sugar to taste. Continue stirring.
6. Cook for a few minutes until the avena thickens.
7. If making chocolate avena, stir in 1 tablespoon of chocolate powder at this stage.
8. If the avena becomes too thick, add ½ cup of regular milk and stir on low heat.
9. Serve warm and enjoy.

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