Veronica Perasso Shares an Easy Oatmeal Arepas Recipe For a Healthier Twist on the Classic

Veronica Perasso is bringing a healthier spin to one of Latin America’s most beloved staples.

In a YouTube video titled "Easy Healthy Oatmeal Arepas Recipe,” the model and content creator stepped into the kitchen to show viewers how to make oatmeal-based arepas with simple pantry ingredients. Rather than focusing on exact measurements, Perasso encouraged home cooks to trust their instincts and enjoy the cooking process.

Early in the video, Perasso explained that her approach to cooking is centered on flexibility instead of precision.

“The best way to cook is making it with your intuition and just feeling what you’re cooking, trying it, and tweaking it,” she said.

Using quick oats, oat flour, regular flour, salt, and water, she gradually mixed the ingredients together while explaining that it’s perfectly fine to adjust the consistency along the way.

Rather than stressing over exact quantities, Perasso reassured viewers that adding more water or flour can easily fix the texture if something doesn’t turn out as expected.

“This is not going to be as heavy as the regular arepas,” she explained as the batter began coming together. “These are going to be a little more flowy.”

One of Perasso’s biggest tips was incorporating whole oats into the mixture for additional texture.

She explained that allowing the batter to rest for a few minutes helps it reach the right consistency before cooking. While waiting, she recommended preheating the pan over medium-low heat with butter or oil.

Instead of shaping traditional arepas by hand, Perasso poured the batter directly onto the skillet, comparing the process to making pancakes.

“This is never gonna look pretty,” she joked. “This is meant to be a little more healthy and just a different taste.”

She added that oatmeal lovers would likely enjoy the recipe’s crunchy texture once the arepas become crispy in the pan.

While the arepa cooked, Perasso prepared a straightforward breakfast filling featuring low-fat mozzarella cheese, scrambled eggs, and sliced avocado.

She explained that she enjoys adding protein to her meals and suggested eggs as one of her favorite pairings for the oatmeal arepas.

After the arepa turned golden and crispy, she sliced it open, spread butter inside, layered it with cheese and avocado, and plated the finished dish before taking a bite.

Although she admitted she slightly broke the arepa while cutting it to share, Perasso appeared pleased with the final result.

“I think it’s great,” she said before encouraging viewers to give the recipe a try. “I hope you try it, and I’ll see you in the next video. Bye.”