Atole de Avena
Atole de Avena is a healthy and delicious Mexican oatmeal drink that is perfect for fall. This recipe for Atole de Avena is simple and can be easily made with just a few ingredients. You don't need any special equipment to make it!😉The oats and milk create a rich and creamy base, while the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar add depth of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Atole the Avena
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1 ( 12 fl oz) Full fat evaporated milk or 1-½ cups of whole milk
- 2¼ cups water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add water and cinnamon stick to a medium-sized saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add oats, milk, brown sugar, and evaporated milk to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the oat mixture and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently until the oat mixture coats the back of the spoon, about 10 minutes, or until it reaches desired consistency.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness with more brown sugar if desired.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and divide the Atole de Avena evenly among serving mugs. Serve warm.
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store: Allow it to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer the leftover Atole to an airtight container and refrigerate it for 2 days.
To reheat: Pour the desired amount into a saucepan and gently warm it over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave by placing them in a microwave-safe mug and heating them in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed to your liking.
Make Ahead
Atole de Avena can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Then, when you're ready to serve, reheat the Atole on the stovetop or in the microwave; remember that Atole becomes quite thick under refrigeration, so you may want to thin it with some milk or water before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Atole de Avena
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
59
mg
3
%
Potassium
255
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
204
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
198
mg
20
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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