Atole Avena is a traditional Mexican hot oatmeal drink and here we are replacing sugar with maple syrup. This is delicious, warming, and so comforting.

Atole Avena

Heather Bowes

Atole Avena is a traditional Mexican hot oatmeal drink and here we are replacing sugar with maple syrup. This is delicious, warming, and so comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup Ben’s Maple Sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• pinch sea salt (optional) 
• ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the oats and half of the milk in a blender. Blend until smooth (about 30 seconds).
2. In a large pot over medium heat add the water and cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the blended milk and oats, remaining 2 cups of milk, vanilla, Ben’s Maple syrup, and salt to the pot.
4. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes while stirring.
5. Remove from the heat and divide into mugs (remove cinnamon sticks).
6. Stir in a bit of milk if a thinner consistency is desired, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!