Atole De Avena (Mexican Oatmeal Drink)
This Atole de Avena (oatmeal) is an easy & healthy version of the classic Mexican drink champurrado . Enjoy it any time of year!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats You can substitute rolled oats if you can't grind them with oat flour.
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ⅓ to ½ cup brown sugar or adjust to taste, or 2 oz Piloncillo
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grind the oats in a blender or small food processor until it reaches a thick flour consistency.
- In a small pot, add all ingredients and bring to a soft boil
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often making sure the milk does not boil over.
- Remove from heat and serve hot in mugs.
Notes
It's ready when it reaches the consistency of runny pudding.
If the consistency is too dense, just add a little more milk until it gets more liquidy.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g