Sweet Corn Drink| Atole De Elote Recipe | Simply Mamá Cooks

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is often more accessible and still retains flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a similar warm spice profile.

Husk and clean the corn, removing all silk and debris.

Blend the corn kernels with 4 cups of water until smooth, creating a corn puree.

Strain the corn puree through a fine mesh sieve into a saucepan, discarding solids.

Add the evaporated milk, piloncillo, Ceylon cinnamon stick, and pinch of salt to the corn liquid in the saucepan.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup cold water with 2 Tbsp cornstarch to create a slurry.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the thickened corn mixture, stirring well.

Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring the atole is creamy and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in ground Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg.

Serve hot in mugs.

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