Easy colada morada with oatmeal {Spiced oatmeal berry drink}
An easy version of the traditional Ecuadorian colada morada drink that is adapted for hard to find ingredients and is easy enough to make on a more frequent basis. This version is inspired by the classic oatmeal colada.
1cupraw oats + (the same amount of water for soaking)
8cupswatermore or less based on how thick you want it
4cinnamon sticks
14ozfrozen naranjilla or lulo pulpreplace with passion fruit or pineapple if you can’t find naranjilla
2cupsblueberriesfresh or frozen
2cupsblackberriesfresh or frozen
2cupsstrawberriesdiced
4whole cloves
4all spice berries
2piecesorange peel
A few lemon verbena leavesfresh or dry
A few lemongrass leavesfresh or dry
½lbpanelagrated or in chunks – if you can’t find panela replace with brown sugar - add more or less based on your preference
Instructions
Place the oats to soak in 1 cup of water
In the mean time, combine 8 cups of water, naranjilla juice, cinnamon, spices, and panela in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the orange peel and herbs during the last 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.
Blend the berries, the soaked oats and 2 cups of the naranjilla mix.
Strain the blended mix.
Mix the strained berry oat mixture with the naranjilla juice mix, return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over low for 5 minutes. Stir in the diced strawberries.