Best Old Fashioned Avena Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothies Recipes

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Provided by Cosima

Categories Smoothies

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
6 cups milk, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste
1 pinch cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

Place the oatmeal and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the oatmeal is thick, about 10 minutes. Add sugar and cinnamon to taste and set the oatmeal aside to cool slightly.
Transfer the oatmeal to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Strain the liquid, add the vanilla (if using), and add more milk if you want it thinner. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.5, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 180.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 15.2

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories beverage

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 (8-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup piloncillo sugar, grated
1 quart warm water
2 ounces old fashioned rolled oats, not instant
1 small lime, peeled, body halved and reserved
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, optional

Steps:

Dissolve the sugar in the water in a large container. Steep the oatmeal, lime peel, and cardamom, if using, in the sugar water for 1 hour. Strain and serve over ice with a squeeze of lime juice.