3.4 from 168 votes
Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate
Mexican Hot Chocolate (Atole Champurrado) is a deliciously spiced drinking chocolate so thick and rich you'll need a spoon!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 anise star
- 2 Tbsp masa harina
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 ounces Mexican chocolate 1 tablet
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Bring the water, cinnamon stick and anise to a simmer in a saucepan. Turn off the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the spices and turn the heat back on under the saucepan. Whisk in the masa harina, and when it is combined, add the milk, chocolate and sugar.
- Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, whisking often. The mixture will come to a boil and thicken, When it is thick and smooth, pour in mugs. You will need a spoon!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.