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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
Traditional Mexican Atole Drink
  1. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

    Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

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 145.47 kcal.

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 145.47 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.

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