Easy colada morada with oatmeal {Spiced oatmeal berry drink}
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South American, Ecuadorian
Easy colada morada with oatmeal {Spiced oatmeal berry drink}
Description
Easy colada morada with oatmeal takes classic spiced fruits and adds soaked oats for thickness and body. The preparation starts by soaking oats in water, while separately simmering a mixture of water, naranjilla pulp (which can be substituted with passion fruit or pineapple), cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, orange peel, lemon verbena, lemongrass, and panela. After simmering and straining, the oats and mixed berries are blended with some of the spiced liquid. This blend is then strained again and combined with the remaining spiced liquid to be cooked briefly with diced strawberries. The result is a gently thickened, spiced berry drink that carries both fruity acidity and warm spice notes, enlivened by the texture of oats.
The drink's texture ranges from smooth to slightly hearty due to the oatmeal, supporting the fruity flavors while providing substance. It can be enjoyed warm to emphasize the spices or cold for a refreshing effect. This colada morada variant is suitable as a comforting beverage during cooler days or a nourishing drink anytime you want a spiced fruit refreshment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats raw oats plus same amount water for soaking
- 1 cup water raw oats plus same amount water for soaking
- 8 cups water more or less based on how thick you want it
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 14 oz naranjilla pulp replace with passion fruit or pineapple if you can’t find naranjilla, frozen or lulo pulp
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups blackberry fresh or frozen
- 2 cups strawberries diced
- 4 clove whole
- 4 allspice berries
- 2 pieces orange peel
- lemon verbena fresh or dry, a few leaves
- lemongrass fresh or dry, a few leaves
- ½ lb panela grated or in chunks – if you can’t find panela replace with brown sugar - add more or less based on your preference
Instructions
- Place the oats to soak in 1 cup of water
- In the mean time, combine 8 cups of water, naranjilla juice, cinnamon, spices, and panela in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the orange peel and herbs during the last 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.
- Blend the berries, the soaked oats and 2 cups of the naranjilla mix.
- Strain the blended mix.
- Mix the strained berry oat mixture with the naranjilla juice mix, return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over low for 5 minutes. Stir in the diced strawberries.
- Serve warm or cold.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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