Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)

Champurrado is a sweet Mexican chocolate drink that's thick, creamy and hot. Make this recipe for a cold weather warm-up!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups whole milk (See Note 1)
  • 6 oz Mexican chocolate two 3-ounce discs (See Note 2)
  • 2 oz piloncillo (See Note 3)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick (See Note 4)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup masa harina
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Instructions

  1. Add the milk, Mexican chocolate, piloncillo, vanilla, salt and cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the chocolate and sugar are dissolved. Stir frequently, about 3-5 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick.
  2. In a 4 cup measure, whisk together the warm water and masa harina until smooth. Carefully pour into hot choclate milk mixture, whisking to avoid lumps forming.
  3. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and continue to cook for 25 minutes until thick, stirring frequently. Test - should coat back of spoon. Cook longer if you like it thicker, or thin with milk if you prefer it thinner.
  4. Serve with Mexican pastries like Conchas or Marranitos.

Notes

  • This atole can be made using all water (authentic, pre-Columbian era way) instead of milk. If using milk, whole milk is best. Almond milk or other nut milk will also work.
  • Two brands of Mexican chocolate are Abuelita and Ibarra chocolate, found in the Latin section of your grocery store or at your local Mercado. They are sold in 3 ounce discs. If using Hernan Mexican Chocolate, use 2 tablets. 
  • If you can't find piloncillo, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar. 
  • You can substitute 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon for one cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8oz Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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