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A Healing and Delicious Drink to be Sip in Cold Weather: Atole

 We love healing drinks that will gush down our throats on winter days, but we can also get bored of drinking salep, hot chocolate or herbal tea all the time, it's true. That's exactly why today we'll introduce you to a little-known drink that should find its place in all kitchens as soon as possible: Atole !

Atole drink, which you can easily prepare at home and enjoy without having to go to Mexico, will take its place among your favorite drinks not only with its delicious taste but also with its wonderful benefits.

Then, let's not keep you in suspense any longer and get to know the atole in all its aspects and do plenty of it while the time is right!

A Healing and Delicious Drink to be Sip in Cold Weather: Atole



  • What is Atole drink?

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One of the drinks we frequently come across in the cuisines of Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala is atole. Also known as atole, this drink is said to have been first prepared by the Aztecs and drunk to protect against the cold .

This drink, which is basically made from corn dough , diluted with water and then flavored with various ingredients such as sugar and honey, is consumed frequently, especially during New Year's . So much so that it is now known as a winter drink, just like our salep, and even a traditional New Year's drink , especially in Mexican cuisine and in many places .

  • How to make atole drink?

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Now that we have briefly learned what the Atole drink is, let's move on to the recipe where you can get the same flavor at home. First, you should prepare the ingredients!

Materials required for atole:

  • 1/2 cup corn flour
  • 1 liter of water or milk
  • 5-6 tablespoons of brown sugar (You can increase or decrease it according to your taste, you can also use classic white sugar, molasses or honey instead of brown sugar)
  • Cinnamon (Approximately 1 tablespoon of powdered cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick)
  • Vanilla extract (Approximately 1 tablespoon)

    • How to make Atole recipe?

    Let's get the ingredients ready and tell you how to make atole :

  • Add corn flour, water (or milk) and brown sugar into a clean pot. Mix well. (If you are going to use honey or molasses instead of sugar, you can add it after the boiling process is over, not at this stage.)
  • After stirring for about 3-4 minutes, place the pot on the stove and start cooking over medium heat.
  • Stir frequently to avoid lumps.
  • After the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • At this stage, add powder or cinnamon sticks.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the mixture from the stove, if you added cinnamon sticks, remove them.
  • Finally, add vanilla extract if desired, stir and serve hot. Enjoy your meal.

    • What are the benefits of Atole drink?

  • The fact that the Atole drink has a warming feature in cold weather makes it one of the most consumed drinks.
  • It is also known to give energy to the body.
  • Thanks to this effect, this drink is often recommended for those who feel tired to feel more energetic.
  • In addition, it suppresses the desire to eat sweets thanks to the cinnamon it contains.
  • At the same time, atole drink provides a long-lasting feeling of satiety, so it is known to support those trying to lose weight.
  • Those who wish can add spices such as cinnamon to it, which creates an immune-strengthening effect.
  • It is also said that it is good for winter illnesses such as flu and cold because it soothes the throat and can speed up the relief of sore throats.

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