Heart-Healthy Bebida de Avena

Creamy, wholesome, and delightfully refreshing, the Heart-Healthy Bebida de Avena puts a nutritious twist on a traditional Latin American oat drink. Made with rolled oats simmered to perfection with a cinnamon stick and blended with smooth, unsweetened almond milk, this plant-based beverage offers a velvety texture and a naturally comforting flavor. Lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup (optional) and infused with a hint of vanilla, it’s a heart-friendly choice that’s rich in fiber and low in cholesterol. Perfectly chilled and sprinkled with a dash of ground cinnamon, it’s an ideal guilt-free treat for breakfast, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a nourishing post-workout refreshment. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding four generous servings, this dairy-free drink is as easy to make as it is satisfying to enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 0 optional ground cinnamon (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rolled oats under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed oats and 4 cups of water. Add the cinnamon stick.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the water is creamy.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the cinnamon stick, then transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, salt, and honey or maple syrup if using.

Step 6

Blend the mixture on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Strain the bebida de avena through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher or bowl. Use a spoon to help pass the liquid through, if necessary.

Step 8

Refrigerate the bebida de avena for at least 1 hour until chilled.

Step 9

Serve the drink cold, sprinkled with a dash of ground cinnamon if desired. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1581.9 grams (1581.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	546

Total Fat 11.80g	15%
Saturated Fat 1.60g	8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 917mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 95.60g	35%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 35.00g
Protein 17.00g	34%

Vitamin D 176IU	879%
Calcium 1000mg	77%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 572mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 68.7%