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Mexican Atole de Elote
Sweet and delicious Mexican atole de elote is a hot drink made with milk, corn, and cinnamon. The combination is rich and comforting, and absolutely delightful as an after-dinner beverage or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Spanish , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 cups water
- 15 ounce can sweet corn drained
- ¾ cup piloncillo sugar or light brown sugar
- ½ cup masa harina
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: corn kernels ground cinnamon, or cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Set out a blender. Drain the canned corn and place it in the blender, reserving a small handful to use as a garnish. Add 1 cup of water. Cover the blender and purée until smooth.
- Set a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Pour the corn purée into the pot followed by the milk, remaining water, piloncillo sugar, masa harina, salt, and cinnamon.
- Whisk well to incorporate the masa. Continue to heat and stir the atole mixture until it comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken just a little. The atole should be thick enough to coat a spoon but not too thick (like gravy.)
- Turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract. Then ladle into mugs, and serve.
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Notes
- To make extra smooth atole, pour the hot mixture through a mesh sieve.
- To make extra smooth atole, pour the hot mixture through a mesh sieve.
- Chill the drink completely, then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each burst.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.