HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN ATOLE - Corn Masa Drink

corn masa

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: water

Oat milk is a dairy-free alternative, while water is a budget-friendly option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cinnamon is easier to find, but the flavor may differ slightly.

Take half a cup of masa flour into the saucepan.

Add about a cup of water into the pan to hydrate the masa and whisk to remove lumps.

Add 4 tablespoons of soft brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add 1 cup of full cream milk and the remaining approximately 2 cups of water.

Whisk the mixture together and add a stick of cinnamon.

Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously to prevent sticking.

Once it starts to simmer and thicken, remove from heat and pour into a jug.

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