Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)
This is a refreshing drink from Mexico that is very similar to horchata but healthier and easier to make! Serve cold.
water, divided
8
cups
quick-cooking oats
1
cup
cinnamon stick
1
white sugar
½
cup
vanilla extract
2
teaspoons
 Combine 5 cups water, quick-cooking oats, and cinnamon stick in a blender; blend until combined, about 1 minute.
  Pour the oat mixture through a strainer, collecting the liquids in a pitcher and reserving the solids. Pour remaining water through the strainer containing the solids and into the pitcher. Add sugar and vanilla extract; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
