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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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the apples soften."

What should Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the apples soften. Step 3: cook until the mixture thickens slightly.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink?

The entry for Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink calls for 1/4 cup brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink is 1 cup rolled oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How do I store and reheat Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink?

Refrigerate what is left of Apple Cinnamon Oat Drink within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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