Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 8cupswater, divided
  • 1cupquick-cooking oats
  • 1cinnamon stick
  • ½cupwhite sugar
  • 2teaspoonsvanilla extract

  • Directions

    Combine 5 cups water, quick-cooking oats, and cinnamon stick in a blender; blend until combined, about 1 minute.

    Pour the oat mixture through a strainer, collecting the liquids in a pitcher and reserving the solids. Pour remaining water through the strainer containing the solids and into the pitcher. Add sugar and vanilla extract; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.



    Cook’s Note

    You can substitute old-fashioned oats for quick oats if desired.

    Most of my family enjoys this beverage with a full 1/2 cup sugar, but it also tastes great with 1/3 cup for those who don't like drinks too sweet.


    Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of oats. The actual amount of oats consumed will vary.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    91 Calories
    1g Fat
    20g Carbs
    1g Protein

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