Atole de Chocolate
Atole de Chocolate is a warm and rich Mexican drink. A satisfying and yummy wintertime staple perfect for chilly nights.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 6 cups milk divided
- 1 tablet Mexican chocolate like Abuelita or Ibarra
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 cup of milk.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- In a stockpot, add the remaining milk, Mexican chocolate, and cinnamon stick.
- Stir occasionally.
- When the chocolate is completely dissolved, add the sugar and the cornstarch milk.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once your atole has thickened, it is ready to serve.
- Serve immediately to avoid lumps.
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Notes
If you don’t serve it immediately, warm it up again and stir to dissolve the lumps. Then serve.
For a thicker atole, use ½ cup cornstarch instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1mg