Atole De Avena (Oatmeal)

Atole is a classic hot Mexican drink also knowns as champurrado and can be made in different ways. This easy & healthy version is made with oatmeal and flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar & vanilla.

The traditional version

Let's talk about all the different ways you can make it.  Let's start with the traditional one shall we? The authentic Atole is made with masa (yes, the same one you make corn tortillas with), cooked with water or milk and sweetened with pilloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar).

Flavor variations include rice, cornmeal, guava, oatmeal and amaranth.  Often times it's sweetened with brown or white sugar, honey, or even artificial sweeteners if that's your thing.

Finally, if you add chocolate, it becomes the popular drink known as Champurrado.

There you go my friends, a little background on this delicious and hearty Mexican drink.  If you would like to enjoy more hot Mexican drinks, try this Mexican Hot Chocolate... another classic that is a must have!

How to make Atole de Avena

For this recipe I decided to keep things light and healthy but the original flavor has not been compromised. It is delicious!

We'll start by grinding the oats in a blender or small food processor. We will grind it until it reaches a thick flour consistency.

Then add all of the ingredients in a small pot and bring to a soft boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often making sure the milk does not boil over (this is the hard part since I tend to get distracted and make a mess if it boils over lol)

Once it reaches the consistency of runny pudding, remove from heat and serve hot in mugs.

Atole is perfect for cold nights especially those celebrated outdoors like Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Death) when you need something to keep you warm. I made this drink in collaboration for my friends over at Kroger.  Be sure to check the Latin section at their local store for piloncillo if you prefer this a your Atole sweetener.

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