Enjoy this Atole De Pinole for those cold days or nights to keep you warm from the inside out! The delicious caramel smell and sweet cinnamon taste will make you fall in love with it!
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What Is Pinole Anyway?
This Mexican ingredient is made from roasted corn kernels, then ground into a fine flour flavored with cinnamon and sometimes piloncillo.
This warm drink is creamy and a little thick just like other Atole recipes. You only need 5 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes! The thick consistency will keep you warm from the inside out.
🩷 xoxo, Ana
**This post was originally published on Jan 2022. It has been updated to be more helpful.
Ingredients notes:
**A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.**
How To Make Atole De Pinole
Making this recipe takes no time at all. Gather all your ingredients because this is super easy to make.
- In 1 cup water, add the pinole to dissolve and set aside.
2. In a medium sized pot, add the milk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla and sugar/piloncillo.
3. Heat over medium high heat and when the milk starts to boil, add the pinole mixture and continue to cook over medium heat.
4. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes on medium-low. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t overflow! Stir often to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom and burning.
5. Turn off and enjoy warm.
The consistency will be thick like a light gravy or heavy cream.
Storing and reheating
Fridge– Once the Pinole has cooled down, you can refrigerate in a glass jar with a lid or an airtight storage container for up to a week.
To reheat on the stove: Place the leftover atole in a heavy bottom saucepan and heat through just until hot. Reheat it slowly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steamed through.
In the microwave: Place the desired amount in a microwave-safe cup or mug and heat for 30 seconds at a time until fully warm.
Time to enjoy it!
Atole always goes perfect with something sweet like empanaditas, pan de muerto, marranitos, or your favorite pan dulce.
It also goes great with:
- tamales
- pambazos
- chicken tinga
- or your favorite Mexican dish!
More warm drinks you’ll love:
Thank you for stopping by!
I hope you like this recipe! Do you have any questions I can help you with? Or if you made it, I would love it if you leave a comment or rating below. ⭐️
Gracias!!!! xx, Ana
Print Recipe:
Atole De Pinole
Ingredients
- ½ cup pinole
- 4 cups milk (your favorite kind)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup brown sugar or 2 ounce piloncillo - or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In 1 cup water, add the pinole to dissolve and set aside.
- In a medium sized pot, add the milk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla and sugar/piloncillo.
- Heat over medium high heat and when the milk starts to boil, add the pinole mixture and continue to cook over medium heat.
- Continue to cook for about 10 minutes on medium-low. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't overflow! Stir often to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom and burning.
- Turn off and enjoy warm. The consistency will be thick like a light gravy or heavy cream.
I forgot: muy delish as well 😉
Easy and quick recipe once you have the good ingredients ( I used Pinole from the Raramuri).
Thanks a lot!
One taste of this atole and I
was transported back to my childhood. I could almost feel my mom giving me a big, warm hug. Thank you! 🥹
I had never tried this before, but it was hit at a family gathering. Loved the recipe.
This was so delicious. I tried it for the first time and we loved it so much.
I had never heard of atole de pinole before I stumbled on this recipe but it looks delicious and like a great hot drink for a cold day. Adding pinole to my grocery list so that I can give this recipe a try!!
Yum! This rich sweet drink was a hit!
This sounds like such a warming and comforting drink. I’d never heard of pinole!
This atole de pinole turned out delicious! My family truly enjoyed during the holidays. Can’t wait to make it again!
Thanks Cecy for the feedback! I’m so happy you and the family enjoyed it. Happy New Year!
I really enjoyed this Atole De Pinole! It reminds me of my abuelita. Thanks for the recipe!