Vegan Atole

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

Warm, comforting, and thick enough to coat a spoon, this masa-based sipper is the ultimate cozy drink for chilly mornings or evenings. The masa harina gives it that signature silky, slightly toasty body, while piloncillo melts in for deep, molasses-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with a cinnamon stick simmered right in the pot. A touch of vanilla rounds out the flavor before everything gets strained smooth and poured into mugs for that ultra-velvety finish. A dusting of ground cinnamon on top adds just the right fragrant, spiced note before you dive in. It's a traditional favorite that fits beautifully into a plant-based lineup, no fuss required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup masa harina
½ cup cold water
3 cups whole milk
Planet Oat Oatmilk Original - 52 fl oz Chobani Original Oatmilk - 52 fl oz Chobani Oatmilk Extra Creamy 52 fl oz Planet Oat Original Extra Creamy Oatmilk 52 fl oz Califia Farms Dairy Free Extra Creamy OatMilk 48 FL OZ
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Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
2 oz piloncillo, roughly chopped, sugar or 3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
Ingredient note
Some sugar brands use bone char in processing. Look for organic, beet sugar, or brands labeled vegan to be safe.
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt

For serving

ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Whisk the masa harina and cold water together in a medium saucepan until completely smooth with no lumps.
2
Add the milk, piloncillo, cinnamon stick, and salt to the saucepan. Set over medium heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the piloncillo has fully dissolved and the mixture is steaming, about 5 minutes.

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