How to Make Oatmeal Water

Co-authored by Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N and Jessica Gibson

Last Updated: July 9, 2024 Approved

Would you have ever imagined that you could noticeably improve your health just by drinking oatmeal water? Oatmeal water can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, regulate your bowel movements, cleanse your body of toxins, and more. Keep reading to learn how to make oatmeal water and to discover some of the benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup of rolled oats
1 can of evaporated milk
2 liters (0.5 US gal) of water
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Sugar, sweetener, or honey to taste
Cinnamon sticks to taste

Method 1

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Oatmeal Water Recipe

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Place the oats in a bowl and add a stick of cinnamon.
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Soak the oats in water. Pour one cup of water over the oats and let them soak for 20 to 25 minutes.
- It is normal for the oats to absorb the water.
- The oats will become spongy.
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Process the oats. Pour the moist oats and cinnamon into a blender. Add the vanilla extract, water, and evaporated milk. Then, process the mixture until you have a uniform liquid.^{[1]
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- You can also make oatmeal water without milk. It will be less flavorful, but it is more effective if you plan to use the oatmeal water to lose weight or to cleanse your body.
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This solution is good to drink for one week if you keep it in the refrigerator.

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Using Oatmeal Water to Improve Your Health

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Understand the benefits of drinking oatmeal water. Thanks to the great quantity of minerals and nutrients in oats, drinking oatmeal water on a regular basis will help you to:
- Purify your body, thanks to its amino acids and the lecithin that they help to produce.
- Regulate your bowel movements and prevent constipation, thanks to its insoluble fiber content.
- Develop new tissue, thanks to the proteins it contains.
- Prevent osteoporosis thanks to its high calcium content.
- Lose weight due to the satiating effect produced by insoluble fiber and slow-burning carbohydrates.
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Incorporate oatmeal water into your daily diet. If you drink 2 glasses of oatmeal water per day, you will be providing your body with:
- Proteins
- Vitamins B9, B6, and B1
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Phosphorus
- Iron
- Fatty acids

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How long does oatmeal water last when refrigerated?

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It can last up to 3 weeks.

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Can I use cinnamon powder instead of a cinnamon stick?

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Yes, you can.

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Can you use only oatmeal and water without other ingredients?

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Yes. It still has benefits.

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If you're using oatmeal water to lose weight, make it without milk and drink it on an empty stomach, before eating lunch and dinner.

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