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Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink

A traditional warm Peruvian breakfast drink featuring rolled oats simmered with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

PeruvianBreakfastStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 Gala apples, diced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, combine 6 cups water, 2 diced Gala apples, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the apples soften.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.

  4. 4

    Remove 1 cinnamon stick and 3 whole cloves from the pot.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar until completely dissolved, then serve warm in mugs.

Questions

Can I make Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup rolled oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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