Warm Avena

Here's my version of Avena for you to try.

What you need (serves about 3-4)

1/2 cup of oatmeal
2 1/2 cups of water
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 12oz can of evaporated milk (you can use regular milk if you'd like also; evaporated milk gives it a thicker texture)
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon of black vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon of whole cloves


Pour your water and start warming in pot.  Then pour your oatmeal.








Bring to a boil until the oatmeal is nearly dissolved and has a thick consistency (to your liking)



Drain and discard the solids.  Keep the liquid!



In medium heat, mix the remaining ingredients (including evaporated milk) in the same liquid that you used to boil the oatmeal.



Brown sugar



Nutmeg



Cinnamon



Add cloves and vanilla extract



Once you let it warm on low for about 8 minutes, you can drain the liquid again into a serving pot or directly into the mug you will be drinking it from.



Enjoy!