Atole De Avena (Mexican Oatmeal Drink)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    100 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Atole De Avena (Mexican Oatmeal Drink)

Atole De Avena is a Mexican oatmeal drink made by simmering finely ground rolled oats with almond milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. The drink achieves a soft, slightly pudding-like consistency but remains pourable, providing a creamy texture and warm spiced sweetness. It's typically served hot in mugs, offering a comforting beverage that's moderately sweet with a gentle cinnamon aroma.

Description

This recipe for Atole De Avena combines ground oats with almond milk, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract. The oats are first processed into a flour-like texture, ensuring a smooth drink without gritty bits. The mixture is gently brought to a soft boil and then simmered for 10 minutes while stirring regularly to prevent boiling over. The result is a warm, creamy, cinnamon-spiced beverage with a lightly sweet flavor from the brown sugar or piloncillo if used.

The texture is reminiscent of a thin pudding or porridge, warm and comforting. It's best enjoyed hot, poured into mugs, making it a pleasant option for cooler weather or as a soothing drink with breakfast or snack time.

If the drink thickens too much, adding extra almond milk can adjust the consistency to your preference. The cinnamon stick also imparts a warm spice aroma while simmering, which enhances the drink's character.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup rolled oats or oat flour, ground
  • 3 cups almond milk unsweetened
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • cup brown sugar or more according to taste, or 2 oz piloncillo
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grind the oats in a blender or small food processor until it reaches a thick flour consistency.
  2. In a small pot, add all ingredients and bring to a soft boil
  3. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often making sure the milk does not boil over.
  4. Remove from heat and serve hot in mugs.

Notes

  • Adjust the drink's consistency by adding more almond milk if it becomes too thick; it should resemble runny pudding.
  • Use ground oats or oat flour for a smoother texture and to ensure no large oat pieces remain.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8oz Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz
Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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