Mexican Oatmeal Atole

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can thicken the mixture effectively.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: carob powder

Carob powder is a lower-calorie alternative.

Add 1 cup of water and a cracked cinnamon stick to a pan and cook on medium heat.

Blend 1 cup of oatmeal until finely powdered.

Mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth.

Once the water is infused with cinnamon, add the blended oatmeal to the pan and stir continuously.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of condensed milk and 1/2 cup of evaporated milk into the mixture, stirring well to avoid lumps.

Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and continue stirring until it thickens.

Once bubbling, add vanilla extract and stir well.

Serve hot, optionally thinning with more water or milk if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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