Best 8 Mexican Style Atole Recipes

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Atole, a traditional Mexican hot beverage, is a thick, flavorful drink made from masa harina, a finely ground cornmeal. It is often flavored with fruits, chocolate, nuts, or spices and can be served hot or cold. Atole has been enjoyed in Mexico for centuries and is a popular part of many Mexican celebrations and gatherings. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the perfect Mexican-style atole, including tips on selecting the right ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and variations on the classic recipe. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this guide will help you create a delicious and authentic Mexican-style atole that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN ATOLE



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A warming drink perfect for winter, Mexican Atole is full of the comforting flavors of vanilla and cinnamon.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Categories     Drink Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ c masa harina, (not cornmeal)
3 c water
1 c milk, 2% or whole
1/4 c grated piloncillo, or brown sugar (more if desired)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine masa harina, water, milk, piloncillo (or brown sugar), and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture to combine. Bring it to a simmer over medium high heat, whisking often.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, whisking often, until your desired consistency is reached.
  • Remove the atole from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
  • Serve hot or warm with a pinch of cinnamon to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, ServingSize 8 oz, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

MEXICAN-STYLE ATOLE



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Atole, a hot, corn-based drink popular in Central America, provides warmth and comfort when the chilly weather hits. This Mexican-style version, from Veronica Ruiz, a home cook who grew up in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States in the 1990s, is made with milk, cinnamon, piloncillo (pure cane sugar) and masa harina, a finely ground corn flour also used to make tamales and tortillas. You can find strawberry, coconut, chocolate and many other flavor variations of atole, but this one is rich and satisfying, and allows the corn flavor to shine.

Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces piloncillo (pure cane sugar) or 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick (preferably Ceylon)
Pinch of kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup masa harina (preferably Maseca brand)
Ground cinnamon for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water with the piloncillo, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally until the piloncillo is fully dissolved.
  • While the mixture comes to a boil, whisk together the milk and masa harina in a large measuring cup.
  • Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to medium. Add the milk mixture gradually, whisking continually to ensure the masa doesn't clump or sink to the bottom. Cook the atole, whisking constantly, until it is thick enough to evenly coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick. Serve while hot, and dust with ground cinnamon as a garnish, if desired.

MEXICAN-STYLE ATOLE



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Warm Corn Drink Atole is a popular hot beverage in Mexico made by steeping brown sugar cane and cinnamon in water, then thickening with corn flour, and adding milk until creamy. This sweet, comforting corn drink has countless variations (some families stir in pureed fruit or chocolate). Here, you will find the classic, yet simple, Mexican-Style Atole that can easily be made at home. For a traditional meal, serve atole is with tamales. Or, try it for breakfast or dessert with GOYA® Maria Cookies.

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
1 pkg. (7951) GOYA® Brown Sugar Cane - Piloncillo
2 GOYA® Whole Cinnamon
1¼ cup GOYA® Masarica ((also known as masa harina or corn flour)
¼ tsp. salt
6 cups whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Step 1 Add water, brown sugar cane and cinnamon sticks to large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Bring water to boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Step 2 Meanwhile, in medium bowl using whisk, whisk together masarica, salt and milk until completely smooth. Pour masarica mixture into pot with sugar mixture and bring liquid to boil, whisking occasionally; reduce heat to low. Stir in vanilla extract and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 minutes more. The atole is ready when the drink coats the back of wooden spoon. Step 3 Remove pot from heat. Divide atole evenly among serving mugs. Serve warm.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE ATOLE CHAMPURRADO



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I loved this drink growing up. It is very delicious and great on a cold chilly day. My Mexican grandmother used to make this for us when I was a kid, and now I make it for my kids. Very delicious. Serve hot, alone or you can top with whipped cream and dust some cinnamon over it. Sugar can also be less or more, suited to taste.

Provided by naedwards

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
½ cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; let boil for 7 minutes. Drop in chocolate tablet and stir until dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small container with a lid; shake until mixed well.
  • Stir evaporated milk and sugar into the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture and stir well. Increase heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 55.1 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

MEXICAN ATOLE



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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!

Provided by Lizzie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHAMPURRADO, MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ATOLE



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Not a common atole, this one is thickened with fresh corn masa and has no milk in it. It is very simple to mkke and requires only a few ingredients.You can make you own masa from masa harina, but if you can get the fresh masa from a tortilleria, do! Raw sugar cane cones can be substituted by any kind of raw sugar, like turbinado, or you can use dark brown sugar. This makes plenty of atole as it is usually made for family gatherings to serve with tamales. Prep time is the time it takes for the water to boil.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Beverages

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gallon water, plus
2 -3 cups water to dissolve the masa harina flour
1 1/2 cups fresh corn masa harina flour
2 1/2 pieces mexican chocolate, tablets (Abuelita brand is good)
1 cinnamon stick
4 small piloncillo (raw sugar cane cones)

Steps:

  • Place the water in a large pot and add the cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile, place the masa in a bowl and add the water. Let sit for a few minutes and then blend with a fork or wire whisk until well blended. I sometimes have a hard time dissolving the masa and use my fingers to make sure that there are no lumps remaining. Once the water comes to a full boil, add the dissolved masa and immediately begin stirring with a wire whisk. Keep on stirring often until it comes to a boil again. Cook over low heat for about 8-10 minutes and then add the chocolate tablets, which have previously been broken into pieces. Dissolve the chocolate and bring to a boil. Then add the sugar cones and stir to dissolve. Once this is done, cook for another 5 minutes and remove the cinnamon stick. Serve with tamales or any sweet bread, such as cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 15.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.2

MEXICAN ATOLE



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Make and share this Mexican Atole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by c0dphish

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fresh masa harina flour (corn dough) or 1/2 cup masa corn flour, masa harina,mixed with
1/4 cup hot water, to blend
5 cups water
3 -4 tablespoons piloncillo cones, chopped (or 1/4 cup brown sugar plus 2 teaspoons molasses)
1 cinnamon sticks, finely slivered (canella) or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries or 1 cup pineapple chunk (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the water and the masa into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer to a medium sized saucepan.
  • Add vanilla extract and cinnamon into the saucepan.
  • Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken.
  • Add the piloncillo or (or sugar, molasses combination) and continue to stir vigorously until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat.
  • At this point you could add pureed fruit such as strawberries or pineapple.
  • Stir the fruit into the mixture and return it to the stove and heat over medium heat until the mixture is warmed.
  • Serve hot, in mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.9, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 1.3

ATOLE DE FRESA



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Atole is a traditional Mexican drink served hot, thickened with fresh corn masa and sweetened with piloncillo, raw cane sugar often sold in a cone shape. Dry masa harina, which is easier to find than fresh, is used here to thicken and flavor the drink, so be sure to use a good-quality variety. This recipe is finished off with strawberries for an even sweeter version with a pink hue. Freeze-dried strawberries blended to a powder or ripe in-season strawberries will give just the right amount of sweet fruity flavor.

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsweetened plant-based milk, plus more as needed
2/3 cup raw turbinado sugar, or 5 ounces piloncillo (grated or broken into small pieces)
Pinch of salt
2/3 cup dried masa harina
2 cups hot water
6 tablespoons strawberry powder (made from blending freeze-dried strawberries) or 4 ounces fresh, in-season strawberries
1 teaspoon dehydrated beet powder, for color (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, sugar (or piloncillo) and salt in a small pot and over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar or piloncillo has fully dissolved.
  • Add the masa harina to a medium bowl and add the hot water, 1 cup at a time, whisking to combine until smooth with no lumps.
  • If using fresh strawberries, add 1 to 2 cups of the milk mixture to a blender with the strawberries and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Whisk the masa mixture into the pot with milk and allow it to come to a simmer on medium-low, while whisking to avoid lumps. Once simmering, cook for 2 to 3 minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Whisk in the strawberry powder (or purée) and beet powder, if using, until fully combined. Taste for sweetness and adjust as necessary. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve immediately. (Reheat in a pot over low heat or in a microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen, if necessary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

Tips:

  • Choose the right corn. Fresh corn is best, but you can also use frozen or canned corn. If using frozen corn, thaw it before using. If using canned corn, drain and rinse it before using.
  • Grind the corn finely. This will help the atole to have a smooth texture. You can use a blender, food processor, or molcajete to grind the corn.
  • Use a good quality broth. Chicken broth or vegetable broth are both good options. If you are using canned broth, be sure to choose a low-sodium variety.
  • Add your favorite flavorings. Atole can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, fruit, or nuts. Experiment with different flavors to find your favorite combination.
  • Serve atole warm or cold. Atole is traditionally served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you are serving atole cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Atole is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of energy and nutrients, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you like it warm or cold, flavored or plain, atole is a drink that you will love.

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