Atole de Nuez

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    516 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Atole de Nuez

Atole de Nuez is a traditional Mexican drink made from toasted pecans, cinnamon, piloncillo, and milk. Creamy, thick, and great in the winter!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped pecans, plus more for garnish
  • 4 cups whole milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick (Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
  • 8 ounces piloncillo
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  2. Transfer them to a blender and add in 2 cups of the milk, the vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  3. Add the water, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo into a medium pot or saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the piloncillo and stir until fully dissolved. Discard the cinnamon stick.
  4. Strain the blended pecan mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the same pot, and discard any solids. Stir in 1 cup of the remaining milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
  5. 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.
  6. Return to a gentle simmer and whisk for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Serve immediately in mugs with a dusting of ground cinnamon and garnish with chopped pecans.

Notes

  • 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 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 271mg (11%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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