Atole de Maizena Recipe: A Sweet and Satisfying Drink for Cold Nights

Maizena

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: regular cornstarch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while regular cornstarch is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is typically cheaper.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Nutmeg offers similar flavor with fewer calories, while pumpkin pie spice is often less expensive.

Combine 5 tablespoons of cornstarch with ¾ cup of cold water in a medium-sized saucepan, stirring until smooth.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.

Gradually add 2½ cups of whole milk and 2/3 cup of full fat sweetened condensed milk (or 1/2 cup light brown sugar), continuing to stir until fully incorporated.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract, mixing until dissolved.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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