Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)
Agua de Avena (Refreshing Oatmeal Drink) is a traditional Mexican chilled beverage made by blending oats with water, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a lightly sweet, comforting flavor, making it perfect for hot weather and everyday refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 cups water, divided
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add 5 cups of water, oats, and cinnamon stick to a blender.
- Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Strain the mixture into a large pitcher using a fine mesh sieve.
- Press solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water through the strainer to capture extra flavor.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Serve cold over ice and garnish with cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Stir well before serving as oats naturally settle at the bottom.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by reducing or increasing sugar.
- Can be blended again before serving for extra smooth texture.
- Best served very cold for maximum refreshment.
- Leftover oat pulp can be used in smoothies or baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
