Dominican Style Oatmeal

After living in the Dominican Republic for many years, I came to appreciate their tasty and easy way of making oatmeal. The texture is more creamy and liquidy, and the flavor is comforting in the morning.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ½ cup quick cooking oats
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine milk, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan. Add lemon peel, if using. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.