Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)

This refreshing oatmeal drink from Mexico, called agua de avena, is similar to horchata but is made by blending oats with cinnamon and milk.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 8 cups water, divided
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.