Avena - Healthy Oatmeal Shake
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Avena - Healthy Oatmeal Shake
Description
Avena is a beverage made by cooking quick oats with water briefly until they thicken, then cooling and blending them with milk, sugar, ground cinnamon, and ice. The blending creates a smooth, creamy shake with a subtly sweet and warm cinnamon flavor. The oats provide a slightly heartier texture beneath the creamy smoothness.
This shake is served chilled, making it a refreshing yet nourishing drink option. It is versatile for breakfast or a snack and provides the comforting taste of oatmeal in a liquid form.
The recipe notes suggest using gluten-free oats if needed to accommodate dietary requirements. It makes approximately four cups, suitable for sharing or multiple servings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk fat free
- 1 cup ice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook oats and water in a small pot for about a minute or two, stirring often until it becomes thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool a few minutes.
- In a blender add milk, sugar, cinnamon. Add oats and ice.
- Blend on high until very smooth.
- Chill in refrigerator or pour in a glass over ice. Enjoy!! Makes 4 cups.
- *Use GF oats to make this gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.