Vanilla Atole

Often served for breakfast or as a snack after dinner, this thick, Mexican-inspired, milk-based drink is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup water
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent milk from burning on the bottom. Add sugar and stir for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir for another 2 minutes.

Step 2

Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Pour into the boiling milk and stir until thick, about 8 minutes.