Atole de Avena

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

10 min

Servings:

Atole de Avena is a comforting hot Mexican oatmeal drink, a great option with breakfast, brunch, or just as a snack. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy oatmeal and have a love for cinnamon, this traditional oatmeal drink is something the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 ½ cups Quaker® Oats-Old Fashioned
3 cups whole milk
1 whole Mexican cinnamon stick
1 pinch of salt
1 tbsp Piloncillo or sugar to taste

How to make it

1

Add water and cinnamon stick in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Lower heat and simmer for about 4 minutes.
3

Add oats, stirring frequently.
4

When oats have absorbed most of the water, add in the milk and stir to combine well.
5

Simmer until atole reaches desired consistency.
6

Atole is usually on the thinner side for sipping.
7

Add more milk if needed.
8

Add piloncillo to taste.
9

Remove cinnamon stick and serve.