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Avena Caliente (Dominican Oatmeal Drink)

Avena caliente is a Dominican oatmeal drink made with milk, rolled oats, lime peel, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Avena Caliente (Dominican Oatmeal Drink)
5 from 1 vote
By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 strips lime peel
  • 2 sticks cinnamon or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cloves or ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Add water, lime peel, cinnamon, and cloves to a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Blend rolled oats with milk in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Pour the oat mixture into the pot, then add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and let simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens up slightly.
  • Remove the lime peel, cinnamon, and cloves, then pour into a mug and serve warm. Buen provecho!
Keyword Avena, Avena Caliente, Dominican Oatmeal, Dominican Recipe, Oatmeal, Receta Dominicana
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