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Sweet Corn Atole and Masa Harina Atole

Published: Nov 17, 2016 · Updated: Oct 24, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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When is freezing cold outside, and on a cool fall day a corn masa atole is an excellent way to keep me warm. There are many different ways to make this creamy drink, with the texture of a milkshake. Cooks use corn masa, corn starch, flour, oatmeal, toasted cornmeal or rice, just to mention some.

Sweet Corn Atole and Masa Harina Atole

Sweet Corn Atole

During the times of the Aztec Empire, Atole was a common and popular drink. It was made of cooked corn grains that were ground and then diluted with water. Sometimes sweetened with piloncillo, our unrefined whole cane sugar. Nowadays, Atoles are so diverse; we use sugar and add fruits like pineapple, guavas, strawberries or nuts to have a flavorful drink. Vanilla, cinnamon, almond, orange or lemon peel gives a sublime aroma to the drink. We also have the famous champurrado, which is an atole with chocolate.

The word Atole comes from the Nahuatl “atolli”, which means "watery drink. And when it is made of just corn and water is called “White Atole”

Atole recipe

Today you can just go to a grocery store and buy a packaged mix of cornstarch with flavors as chocolate, almond, vanilla, strawberry, and coconut. Or, use the dry masa harina to make an easy and warm drink since it is hard to get fresh nixtamalized corn masa outside México.This version of Atole uses fresh corn grains and cornstarch, but you can substitute the corn for a banana in case you like bananas, no need to strain after blending or just add Vanilla and skip the fresh corn. Mexican Vanilla is my favorite.

How to make Sweet Corn Atole Recipe

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Instructions:


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  • Dissolve the cornstarch in a cup of water until there are no lumps. Set aside. Puree corn grains with 1 cup of the milk in the blender. (Please check the ingredients list below)

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  • Using a colander or sieve strain the liquid and pour into a pot adding the sugar, milk, the cornstarch-milk mixture, and cinnamon.
  • Cook over medium heat bringing the mixture to a boil and stir frequently to avoid sticking, until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm.

How to make Corn Masa Harina Atole with milk Recipe

Directions:

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  • In a medium size, pot pours the milk and add the piloncillo, milk, and cinnamon.
  • Dissolve the masa harina with the cup of water until there are no lumps left. Add to the rest of the ingredients in the pot and turn the heat to medium. Cook stirring frequently until boiling point.
  • Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick. When the atole gets cold, it will thicken a little more. reheat and add more milk or water.

Have you tried Atole? I love Tamarind Atole but have a hard time liking Black bean Atole.

Winter

Yes, it is cold outside. More Atole, por favor!! (Originally posted January of 2011)

Buen Provecho!

Mely,

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Sweet Corn Atole and Corn Masa Harina Atole

Mely Martínez
This version of Atole uses fresh corn grains and cornstarch, no need to strain after blending. You can also use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available. 
4.96 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sweet Corn Atole

  • 2 cups of fresh corn kernels
  • 4 cups of milk
  • ¾ cup of water
  • ½ stick of cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup of sugar or more to adjust to your personal taste
  • 5 Tablespoons of cornstarch

Corn Masa Harina Atole with milk

  • 3 & ½ cups of milk
  • ⅓ cup of piloncillo or brown sugar
  • ½ cup of masa harina
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 inch of a cinnamon stick.

Instructions
 

Sweet Corn Atole

  • Dissolve the cornstarch in a cup of water until there are no lumps. Set aside. Puree corn grains with 1 cup of the milk in the blender until smooth.
  • Using a colander or sieve strain the liquid and pour into a pot adding the sugar, milk, the cornstarch-milk mixture, and cinnamon.
  • Cook over medium heat bringing the mixture to a boil and stir frequently to avoid sticking, until mixture thickens. It could take 15 minutes or more to get to this point.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm.

Corn Masa Harina Atole

  • In a medium size, pot pours the milk and add the piloncillo, milk, and cinnamon.
  • Dissolve the masa harina with the cup of water until there are no lumps left. Add to the rest of the ingredients in the pot and turn the heat to medium. Cook stirring frequently until boiling point. Keep cooking until the drink begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick. When the atole gets cold, it will thicken a little more. reheat and add more milk or water.

Notes

You can use honey or any other kind of sweetener.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Leyinska

    December 26, 2022 at 1:19 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Wonderfully easy instructions. I added an additional tablespoon of honey and vanilla syrup. So good!

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