My Very Own Frescavena Oatmeal Drink Recipes

AGUA DE AVENA

Steps:

• Blend the oats, 3 cups of water, vanilla and cinnamon in a high-speed blender for one minute. I used a Ninja blender and it worked well.
• Pour through a fine-mesh metal strainer, tapping the sides of the strainer or allowing it to sit so the liquid drains through. Or, press lightly with a spoon but don't press it too much or it will get a slimy consistency.
• Discard the remaining solids.
• Adding remaining 3 cups of water and date caramel sweetener (see below) to the oat water and stir thoroughly.
• Transfer the oat milk into an airtight glass pitcher and chill. Serve poured over ice. Garnish with sprinkles of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.
• It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, Be sure to stir well before serving as it will settle.

REFRESHING OATMEAL DRINK (AGUA DE AVENA)

Steps:

• Combine 5 cups water, quick-cooking oats, and cinnamon stick in a blender; blend until combined, about 1 minute.
• Pour the oat mixture through a strainer, collecting the liquids in a pitcher and reserving the solids. Pour remaining water through the strainer containing the solids and into the pitcher. Add sugar and vanilla extract; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

FRESCAVENA-LIKE OATMEAL DRINK MIX

Steps:

• Empty 8 oz box of infant cereal into food processor. Using this cereal instead of rolled oats produces a finer grain that more easily dissolves in liquid, plus it is fortified with more vitamins and minerals.
• Blend until the flakes are no longer visible and it becomes a fine powder (3-5 minutes).
• Add sugar and blend again until it is mixed thoroughly and all the same fine powder consistency.
• Add 2 tablespoons (add more or less to taste) of mixture to 8 ounces of milk or water and blend in a blender or shaker cup with 2 ice cubes and enjoy!
• Optional additions: add vanilla, cinnamon or strawberry quick to final beverage. Can be served as a warm beverage as well.

REFRESCO DE AVENA

Steps:

• Dissolve the sugar in the water in a large container. Steep the oatmeal, lime peel, and cardamom, if using, in the sugar water for 1 hour. Strain and serve over ice with a squeeze of lime juice.

AVENA COLOMBIANA(COLOMBIAN OATMEAL DRINK)

Steps:

• Place the water, milk and oatmeal in a saucepan over medium heat and cook about 15 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
• Add the cinnamon stick, ground cloves and sugar and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 more minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the oatmeal mixture in a plastic container and refrigerate for a least 3 hours.
• Discard the cinnamon stick and place the mixture in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Add more water if you like a thinner consistency.
• Serve ice cold, with a sprinkling of cinnamon on top.
• Some people use a little sweetened condensed milk in this recipe. Sounds good!

REFRESCO DE OSMEAL (REFRESHING OATMEAL DRINK)

Steps:

• Put water and ice cubes in a very tall drinking glass. Add oatmeal and sugar to taste. Mix together and ensjoy!

MY VERY OWN FRESCAVENA - OATMEAL DRINK

Steps:

• Process the oatmeal and sugar in batches in a coffee grinder. This assures a fine powder that will dissolve easily.
• If using freeze dried strawberries process them in the coffee grinder too.
• Put everything in a suitable container, give it a couple shakes.
• When ready to serve add 1 tbsp of mix to a cup of warm milk (for extra creamy) or water and mix. For better results or for drinking it cold use a blender.