Dulce de Leche Oatmeal

This Dulce de Leche Oatmeal is a luscious, rich, and decadent recipe for everyone who loves dessert for breakfast.

Hello, folks – how are you doing? I hope you are having a blast this weekend. And if you celebrate Easter, happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny will bring you a basket of Easter eggs. And if you have any excess chocolate eggs, you can always make these Easter Blondies with Eggies and Pecans or these Easter Bars with Eggies.

And today I am excited to share a recipe for this Dulce de Leche Oatmeal.

Dulce de Leche Oatmeal

If you follow my blog, you may know that I am a huge fan of dulce de leche. I mean, give me a jar of this luscious milky spread, and it will disappear in no time. So it is not surprising that I have several recipes on this blog.

And oatmeal? Why not! I occasionally add a spoon on top of my oatmeal. But this time I added caramel spread and cooked it with oats. In addition, you can garnish the oatmeal with some extra dulce de leche. And if you are into an ultra-indulgent treat, sprinkle with chocolate and toasted nuts. Think of walnuts or pecans and dark or even extra dark chocolate, which will offset the sweetness. Healthy meets unhealthy and decadent. After all, it’s all about the balance.

Speaking of sweetness, this oatmeal surprisingly did not turn overly sweet. It has rather a milky and subtle caramel flavour.

More Dulce de Leche Recipes

Looking for more dulce de leche ideas? You’ve found the right blog!

Dulce de Leche Martini

Crêpes with Dulce de Leche, Mascarpone, and Coffee Sauce

Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars (with Pecans and Cinnamon)

Dulce de Leche Spread (Caramel Cheesecake Spread)

Dulce De Leche Iced Coffee

Crêpes with Dulce de Leche Sauce (and whiskey!)

I hope you like this Dulce de Leche Oatmeal, and you will try it. If you make it, please let me know in the comment section of this post or send me an Instagram message or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

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Dulce de Leche Oatmeal

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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Course: Breakfast, Oatmeal, Indulgent Breakfast

Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

This Dulce de Leche Oatmeal is a luscious, rich, and decadent recipe for everyone who loves dessert for breakfast.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (ab. 90 gr.) old-fashioned / rolled oats (5-7 minute cooking time)

• 1 and 1/2 cup to 2 cups (360 to 450 ml.) of water –  see notes

• a good pinch of salt

• 2-3 tbsp. (40-60 g.) dulce de leche plus more, for topping (optional)

• 1 tsp. (5.5 ml.) vanilla extract

• dark chocolate and / or nuts (walnuts or pecans), for topping (optional)

Directions

• Add water, and salt to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and add in the oats and dulce de leche.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats have thickened up and are tender, about 3-5 minutes – depending on the recommended cooking time. The cooking time suggested in this recipe will result in a slightly chewy oatmeal. You can cook for a few minutes longer, if you prefer it softer.
• Turn off the heat. If you have time, cover the pot with a lid and let the oatmeal stay for a couple of minutes (this makes the oatmeal softer, and somewhat lighter), but that’s optional.
• Serve oatmeal with an additional toppings like dulce de leche, chocolate, or nuts if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

• The standard ratio is roughly 1 cup of liquid per 1/2 cup of oats, resulting in quite thin porridge. Personally, I love to use less water for an extra thick consistency. Also, I used water, but milk is an excellent option for more delicate flavour and richer consistency. When using milk, I like combining ½ a cup of water and ½ a cup of milk.

Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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