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Champurrado Recipe (Express Version)
Here's an easy recipe for a delicious Champurrado -- a warm, hearty Mexican chocolate drink that is becoming more and more popular North of the border.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 (3 cups)
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup masa harina
- 1 disc Mexican chocolate (3 oz.)
- 1 cup warm water
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add 1/3 cup Masa Harina to a saucepan along with 1 cup warm water and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Over medium heat, add 2.5 cups of milk, 1 disc Mexican chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. I usually chop up the chocolate into smaller pieces so it melts faster.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a quiet simmer, whisking frequently. Once the chocolate has melted take a final taste for seasoning, adding more sugar if you want.
- Keep simmering until you are happy with the consistency. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- It's easy to adjust the consistency of Champurrados. Simmer them longer to thicken them up, or add a splash of water to thin them out.
- Abuelita and Ibarra are the two most common brands of Mexican chocolate discs. (More on Mexican Chocolate.)
- (More on Mexican Chocolate.)
Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3(3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.