REFRESHING OATMEAL DRINK (AGUA DE AVENA)

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This is a refreshing drink from Mexico that is very similar to horchata but healthier and easier to make! Serve cold.

Provided by Becky Perez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups water, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cinnamon stick
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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