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Rice Atole (Dairy-Free Option)

Rice Atole, or atole de arroz, is a creamy, traditional Mexican drink that's easy to make and incredibly delicious. Made with tender rice, aromatic cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, it's a comforting and flavorful beverage with a velvety smooth texture that you'll love. This recipe even offers a dairy-free option. It's a perfect cozy treat for a chilly evening or served alongside tamales or pastries during the holidays.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 medium ceylon cinnamon stick
  • ½ cup long-grain rice or medium-grain rice
  • 3 cups milk (whole or 2%) or cashew or almond milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk or plant-based half & half or coconut evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup cane sugar (plus more per preference) or granulated sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water and the cinnamon stick to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small pot, add remaining 2 cups of water, add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and most of the water has been consumed.
  3. In a blender, add the cooked rice with whole milk until and blend until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the rice and milk mixture into the pot containing the cinnamon water.
  5. Slowly stir in the evaporated milk (or plant-based option) and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar.
  6. Simmer for 8-10 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Use a whisk or molinillo to froth the atole.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired, stirring to dissolve any additional sugar.
  9. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16.6g (6%) Protein 5.6g (11%) Fat 4.4g (7%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 169mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 8.8g (18%) Calcium 192mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16.6g 6%
Protein 5.6g 11%
Fat 4.4g 7%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 8.8g 18%
Calcium 192mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.