This version of a traditional Mexican drink made with corn flour is warm and satisfying.
      
                Atole
 
      Ingredients
¾ cup warm water 
⅓ cup masa harina (any color: white, yellow or blue) 
1 teaspoon vanilla  
1 pinch salt 
2 cups milk (any type) 
1 teaspoon brown sugar, piloncillo or honey (see Notes) 
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick 
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, masa harina, vanilla and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the milk, brown sugar and cinnamon to a medium saucepan. Warm over low-medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. If using cinnamon stick, simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Add the masa harina mixture to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a very low boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook and stir for about 20 minutes or until smooth and creamy for sipping.
- Serve in a mug with a dash of ground cinnamon.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. 
 
Notes
- Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
- Piloncillo is unrefined cane sugar that can be found in grocery stores with other traditional Mexican ingredients.
- Try making with a cinnamon stick for deeper cinnamon flavor.
- Adjust sweetener to taste.
- The Nutrition Facts label was calculated using 2% milk as an ingredient.
 
Thanks to the OSU Extension Latin Heritage Workgroup for this recipe.
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