Avena Breakfast Smoothies

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 6 cups milk, plus more if needed
• 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the oatmeal and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid simmer. reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the oatmeal is thick, about 10 minutes. add sugar and cinnamon to taste and set the oatmeal aside to cool slightly.
• 2 transfer the oatmeal to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. strain the liquid, add the vanilla (if using), and add more milk if you want it thinner. serve cold.