Paraguayan Oat Bread (chipa De Avena)

Paraguayan Oat Bread, also known as Chipa de Avena, is a traditional bread from Paraguay that is made with oats and cheese. It is a delicious and nutritious bread that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal.

Paraguayan Oat Bread (chipa De Avena)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter, grated cheese, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Baking sheet Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Paraguayan Oat Bread warm with a cup of mate tea for an authentic Paraguayan experience.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add chopped green onions or jalapeños to the dough for a spicy kick.

Cost

$8