Atole de Elote

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    316 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Atole de Elote

Atole de Elote is a delicious traditional Mexican drink made from a blend of sweet corn, piloncillo, cinnamon, and milk. Comforting and warming!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 ears corn shucked and cut off the cob, fresh
  • 4 cups milk divided, whole
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 8 ounces piloncillo
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the corn and 2 cups of milk to a large blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a medium pot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the cinnamon stick and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the piloncillo and stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Strain the corn mixture into the pot using a fine mesh strainer. Stir in 1 cup of the remaining milk and the vanilla extract. Continue to gently simmer the atole mixture for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
  4. Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup of milk until fully combined. Slowly pour it into the pot while whisking.
  5. Gently simmer the atole for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick and serve immediately in mugs with a dusting of ground cinnamon.

Notes

  • Corn: You can substitute 2 (15-ounce) cans of drained whole-kernel corn instead of fresh corn or 3 cups of frozen corn that’s been thawed.
  • Piloncillo: You can substitute 1 cup of brown sugar instead of the piloncillo.
  • Milk: Using whole milk adds a creamy texture and flavor, but you can make this dairy-free by using almond or oat milk.
  • Cinnamon: I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon as that is what's used in Mexican cuisine, but you can use whichever cinnamon sticks you can find.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 459mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 377IU (8%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 241mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 459mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 377IU 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 241mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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