Mexican Atole
An easy Mexican Atole recipe for the classic creamy beverage made with masa harina, cinnamon, and unrefined cane sugar. Ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2/3 cup masa harina , corn flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup piloncillo , highly preferred or use packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cinnamon stick for serving
Instructions
- To your blender add the water, masa harina, cinnamon and piloncillo. Note: the piloncillo is very important to the authenticity of this recipe, so if possible use this.
- Blend until smooth, for 2 minutes.
- Add the harina mixture to a large saucepan on medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Remove from the heat, add in vanilla extract and whisk well.
- Pour into mugs and serve with cinnamon sticks and a grating of the piloncillo on top.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.