Tres Leches | Suzhou Oatmeal Co.,Ltd

Tres leches, which is Spanish for "three milks," gets its name from the three types of milk that are used to soak the classic cake: whole milk, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. Here, we use those milks to hydrate oats, creating a creamy, satisfying breakfast. A sprinkle of cinnamon adds a nice touch of spice, while sliced strawberries provide a pop of color. Tres leches cake is usually topped with whipped cream—if you want to re-create that creaminess, try topping these oats with some plain yogurt for a breakfast-friendly twist.

Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon.

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

1 cup whole milk

1 cup whole evaporated milk

3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk plus 2 teaspoons, divided

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup sliced fresh strawberries

Whisk whole milk, evaporated milk, 3 tablespoons condensed milk, chia seeds, vanilla and salt together in a medium bowl until fully combined. Fold in oats.

Spoon 3/4 cup of the oat mixture into each of 4 (8-oz.) jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 4 days.

Just before serving, drizzle each jar of oats with 1/2 teaspoon condensed milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon; top each jar with 2 tablespoons strawberries. Serve chilled.

Refrigerate oat mixture (Steps 1 & 2) for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, proceed with Step 3.

4 (8-oz.) jars with lids

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