Atole Blanco
This Atole blanco recipe is a traditional Mexican drink made with milk, vanilla and cinnamon for simple and delicious comfort in a cup!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups of milk
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons of masa harina (corn flour)
- 3/4 cup of water
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla and salt over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from burning.
- In a small bowl, mix the water and masa harina until it is smooth with no lumps. This will help the masa harina dissolve evenly when it’s added to the pot of milk.
- Once the milk is heated through, slowly add the masa harina mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly to ensure there are no lumps and it doesn't burn.
- Continue to simmer the atole over low heat for another 5-10 minutes until the mixture is thick and hot. Be sure to stir very frequently to avoid the milk or masa from burning. Once it reaches the desired consistency, remove the cinnamon stick and serve!
Notes
- If you are looking for a dairy free option, soy, almond or oat milk are a great substitution for the milk in this recipe.
- For a different version, you can add a pinch of nutmeg, a splash of almond extract or a few tablespoons of white rice for a satisfying texture.
- Serve the atole blanco with a side of Mexican pan dulce (sweet bread), tamales, or my favorite, Besos de Nuez.