Traditional Mexican Atole
Description
A creamy beverage that intertwines the rich historical flavors of vanilla and corn, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days.Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation
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Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the corn flour with 1 cup of milk over medium heat. Stir constantly to create a smooth mixture.
Ensure no lumps remain. -
Simmer the Mixture
Gradually add the remaining milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon stick. Stir continually until the mixture thickens. This will take around 15 minutes.
Adjust the sugar based on personal preference. -
Serve
Remove the cinnamon stick and serve the atole hot, alongside tamales if desired.
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7gg11%
- Saturated Fat 4gg20%
- Trans Fat 0gg
- Cholesterol 25mgmg9%
- Sodium 110mgmg5%
- Potassium 320mgmg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 28gg10%
- Dietary Fiber 2gg8%
- Sugars 20gg
- Protein 6gg12%
- Vitamin A 5% IU
- Vitamin C 0% mg
- Calcium 20% mg
- Iron 6% mg
- Vitamin D 15% IU
- Vitamin E 0% IU
- Vitamin K 0% mcg
- Thiamin 0% mg
- Riboflavin 0% mg
- Niacin 0% mg
- Vitamin B6 0% mg
- Folate 0% mcg
- Vitamin B12 0% mcg
- Biotin 0% mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0% mg
- Phosphorus 0% mg
- Iodine 0% mcg
- Magnesium 0% mg
- Zinc 0% mg
- Selenium 0% mcg
- Copper 0% mg
- Manganese 0% mg
- Chromium 0% mcg
- Molybdenum 0% mcg
- Chloride 0% mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to experiment with flavor by adding cocoa powder or fruit purees.
Atole, Mexican drink, warm beverage, corn, vanilla
