Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Oatmeal con canela y plátano
15 minutes · 2 servings · vegetarian
A very familiar Mexican-style breakfast inspired by atole flavors, using simple oats and cinnamon.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or piloncillo
- 1 pinch salt
Let’s make it
- Bring the milk, water, cinnamon, sugar, and salt to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in the oats, reduce the heat, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often.
- When thick and creamy, spoon into bowls and top with banana slices.
- Serve warm.
Let kids sprinkle the cinnamon or place the banana on top themselves.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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