Atole de Vainilla
The flavor is similar to horchata with the consistency of a thin cream of wheat. It is warm, smooth, rich, creamy, flavorful, and satisfying to enjoy for breakfast or an after-dinner drink. When my son took a drink he said, “It tastes like Mexico.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. It has all the aromatic and comforting ingredients of Mexico that is so soothing.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 ounces piloncillo
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla Bean split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped
- ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan bring water to a boil with the cinnamon stick and piloncillo. Remove from the heat, cover, and let the cinnamon stick steep and sugar dissolve for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, return water to low heat, and slowly add the masa harina, whisking until combined. Add milk and vanilla bean with seeds.
- Heat over medium heat just until boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or water to loosen the texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 155.19kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.03g | Protein: 3.47g | Fat: 3.14g | Saturated Fat: 1.57g | Cholesterol: 8.13mg | Sodium: 40.72mg | Potassium: 132.34mg | Fiber: 0.92g | Sugar: 20.32g | Vitamin A: 152.09IU | Calcium: 119.18mg | Iron: 0.9mg