Traditional Mexican Blue Corn Atole – Creamy & Comforting Drink

blue corn masa

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn masa

💰Cheaper: regular corn masa

Whole grain corn masa offers more nutrients, while regular corn masa is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be more affordable.

Introduce the drink as a traditional Mexican drink called atole.

Mention that it is a comforting drink, especially for colder weather.

State that it is commonly consumed for breakfast and is filling.

Explain that the main ingredients are blue corn meal, milk (cashew milk in this case), sugar, and spices.

Measure out 4 cups of cashew milk and set aside.

Measure about 120 grams of raw cane sugar (panilla) and set aside.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, mix blue corn meal with water in a 1:1 ratio to create a smooth mixture, stirring to avoid lumps.

Simmer the cashew milk and sugar mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Add the corn meal mixture to the simmering milk and stir well to combine.

Continue to cook until the atole thickens to a desired consistency.

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