Mexican Atole

Name: Mexican Atole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup masa (corn flour); 5 cups water; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 5 tablespoons piloncillo, brown sugar cones; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Atole is a popular Mexican hot beverage, thickened with masa and flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. Try this soothing beverage after dinner or in the afternoon with some cookies. You can be creative and add some pureed fruit if you wish!

Recipe by Lizzie

Updated on April 29, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 cups

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Ingredients

½ cup masa (corn flour)
5 cups water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons piloncillo, brown sugar cones
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place the masa, water, cinnamon and piloncillo in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
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.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

68	Calories
0g	Fat
14g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.