Traditional Mexican Atole Drink
Traditional Mexican Atole Drink is a warm, silky beverage thickened with masa harina, gently perfumed with cinnamon, and rounded with piloncillo’s caramel notes and a hint of vanilla. Its creamy body and subtle sweetness make it perfect for cool mornings or cozy evening gatherings, pairing beautifully with pan dulce or holiday breakfasts.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Mexican Atole Drink, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the masa, water or milk, cinnamon, and piloncillo to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Pour the blender mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and keep whisking for 5 minutes.
- 3
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve hot.
- Calories 148.61 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.01 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 34.56 g 13%
- Total Fat 1.17 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 25.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.88 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 23.23 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 4.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 52.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Traditional Mexican Atole Drink is a Mexican beverage recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Corn Flour, Ground Cinnamon, and Vanilla Extract. Each serving provides about 148.61 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Mexican Atole Drink?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for beverage or breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Traditional Mexican Atole Drink made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Corn Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Traditional Mexican Atole Drink?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Mexican Atole Drink?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Mexican Atole Drink easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traditional Mexican Atole Drink healthy?
- Traditional Mexican Atole Drink has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 148.61 calories and 1.01 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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