Champurrado Recipe
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4.5
Champurrado Recipe
Description
The preparation starts by steeping cinnamon sticks and star anise in boiling water to extract aromatic spices. Masa harina is then whisked into the warm spiced water to create a thick base. Milk, Mexican chocolate disks, and piloncillo or brown sugar are added and simmered gently until the chocolate melts and the sugar dissolves, yielding a rich, creamy drink. The combination of masa flour and chocolate creates a thicker consistency than hot cocoa, with gentle spiced undertones from the cinnamon and star anise.
Champurrado is traditionally served hot, often alongside tamales for breakfast or special occasions. The smooth texture and warming spices make it a satisfying beverage to enjoy on cooler days or evenings.
The recipe notes suggest numerous variations, such as using plant-based milks and vegan-friendly chocolate, substituting oats for corn allergy, and enhancing flavor with cayenne pepper, ginger, orange zest, espresso, or protein powder to suit dietary preferences and personal tastes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of water
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- ¼ cup masa harina
- 2 cups milk
- 1 Mexican chocolate Abuelita or Ibarra, disk form
- 3 ounces piloncillo chopped or 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan boil water with the two cinnamon sticks and anise star. Remove from the heat, cover and let the cinnamon sticks and anise star steep for about 1 hour. Remove the cinnamon sticks and anise star, return to low heat and slowly add the masa harina to the warm water, whisking until combined. Add milk, chocolate, and piloncillo.
- Heat over medium heat just until boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted and sugar is dissolved, whisking occasionally. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Steep cinnamon sticks and star anise in boiling water for about an hour to extract flavor before adding masa harina.
- Use traditional Mexican chocolate, such as Abuelita or Ibarra discs, for authentic flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond, coconut, or other plant-based milk and choose vegan Mexican chocolate.
- Substitute oats for masa harina if avoiding corn.
- Optional add-ins include cayenne pepper, ginger, orange zest, espresso, or protein powder for varied tastes or nutritional boost.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6(4-ounce) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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