Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
3-8 hours
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 star anise
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk and water over medium heat. Cook, stirring often- especially the bottom and side, for 15 minutes.
2
Stir in the cinnamon stick, sugar, star anise, and salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the vanilla extract and transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours to overnight.
4
Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the chilled drink to the blender. Puree until smooth. If too thick, add a little more water or milk.
5
Serve chilled with a pinch of ground cinnamon sprinkled over the top.