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5 minutes 2 people

By Doreen Colondres

In my country Puerto Rico, we love a flavorful oatmeal in the mornings. And this coconut version is one of my family’s favorite. Definitively a delicious and healthy way to start your day.

What you need:

• 3/4 cup of instant oatmeal, plain
• 1 cup 2% low fat milk (or water)
• 1 cup coconut milk, canned or fresh
• 2 tbsp. coconut flakes
• 1 1/4 tbsp. cane sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (pure and natural)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, more optional
• Garnish with coconut flakes, raisins and/or banana

What you need to do:

1. In a medium pot, add the milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and bring to a medium high heat temperature, stir for 1 minute.
2. Add the oatmeal and cook for 2-4 more minutes, stir constantly until thickens.
3. Before serving add the coconut flakes, stir and serve.
4. Garnish with more cinnamon and/or coconut flakes. Strawberries, almond or banana can be also added.