How to Make Atole -- Traditional NM Blue Corn Atole Recipe

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.

Add 1 cup of high-quality blue cornmeal to a large bowl.

Gradually add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to the bowl and mix with a whisk until smooth.

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk.

Add 1 cinnamon stick and 2 whole cloves to the saucepan.

Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes to let the spices infuse.

Remove the cloves and cinnamon stick from the mixture after 5 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar to the saucepan.

Gradually add the blue cornmeal paste to the saucepan a little bit at a time while whisking continuously.

Cook the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and to achieve desired thickness.

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