Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Avena Mexicana, a traditional Mexican oatmeal that’s creamy, sweet, and infused with warming cinnamon and bright orange peel. This nostalgic breakfast has been a beloved comfort food for generations, perfect for chilly mornings when you need something hearty and soothing. Top it with crunchy pecans, chewy raisins, and crunchy pepitas for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Simple to make and utterly satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 (2-inch piece) orange peel
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon pure cane sugar (or to taste)
- Chopped pecans for serving
- Raisins for serving
- Raw pepitas for serving
- Powdered cinnamon for serving
Instructions
- Combine water cinnamon stick and orange peel in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; about 5 minutes.
- Stir in oats and salt and decrease heat to medium; simmer for 5 minutes. Add milk, cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in sugar. Remove cinnamon stick and orange peel. Divide between four bowls. Garnish with pecans, raisins, pepitas and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve.