Mexican Oatmeal Recipe

Mexican oatmeal is a comforting breakfast that's both easy to prepare and budget-friendly. Made with ingredients like old-fashioned oats, piloncillo, and cinnamon, it's a wholesome start to any day.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan

Servings 4 servings

Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

▢ 3 cups water
▢ 2.82 ounces piloncillo
▢ 2-3 whole cinnamon sticks
▢ 3 cups plant milk (soy, oat, coconut, etc.)
▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
▢ 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Add the water, piloncillo, and cinnamon sticks to a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to dissolve the piloncillo and infuse the water with cinnamon.
Add the plant milk, vanilla, and oats. Stir the mixture, cover the pot, and bring it to a gentle boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. If you prefer your oatmeal a little thicker, cook it for an additional 5 minutes with the lid off.
Divide the oatmeal between bowls and serve with plant milk, sweetener of choice, a sprinkle of cinnamon, sliced bananas, dried fruit, etc. Happy eating!

Notes

Stir it frequently: Stir the oatmeal frequently to ensure even cooking and to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Piloncillo dissolving: Make sure the piloncillo is fully dissolved before adding the rolled oats for a smooth texture and sweetness distribution.

Vanilla quality: Use high-quality vanilla extract for a rich and authentic flavor.

Grate or chop the piloncillo cone before adding it to the pot to speed up the dissolving process.

Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

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