Mexican Atole

Atole is a popular Mexican hot drink that's thickened with masa harina, flavored with cinnamon, and sweetened with piloncillo or brown sugar.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 5 cups water
• 5 tablespoons piloncillo, brown sugar cones
• 0.5 cup masa (corn flour)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the contents of the blender into a sauce pan and bring the mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. When the mixture reaches a boil, turn the heat to low and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

Step 3

Place the masa, water or milk, cinnamon, and piloncillo in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.