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Mexican Atole
Keep warm with a mug of thick and creamy Mexican Atole! This traditional drink is made with masa harina, piloncillo, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 4 ounces piloncillo, plus more to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ½ cup masa harina
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the milk, piloncillo, and cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan or pot. Warm over low-medium heat until the piloncillo has completely dissolved. Stir frequently to make sure the milk and piloncillo don’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, using a strainer if it has broken into pieces.
- In a small bowl, add the warm water and masa harina. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the masa harina mixture, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan. Whisk to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes until thick, creamy, velvety, and smooth. The atole should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Serve and garnish with a touch of ground cinnamon.
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Notes
- Don’t have piloncillo? You can use 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar instead.
- Milk: Using whole milk is best since it provides a thicker and creamier texture and flavor, but you can use 2% as well if you prefer. You can also use almond milk to make this drink dairy-free.
- Temperature: Make sure to heat the milk mixture over low-medium heat to ensure that the milk doesn’t burn.
- Don't forget to whisk! Make sure to whisk vigorously throughout the whole process to help get the drink as smooth and velvety as possible. The atole should not be grainy. If it’s still a little grainy, continue whisking for a few minutes until it becomes smooth.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.