Category: Drinks

In a large saucepan, add masa and set over medium heat. Immediately add water in a slow, thin stream while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and whisk in milk, chocolate, brown sugar, and a generous pinch of salt until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Add cinnamon.

Return to a simmer and lower heat to low. Continue to simmer gently, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, if using. Thin with additional water, as needed, to create a thick-yet-drinkable hot beverage (the exact consistency is a matter of personal taste), reheating as necessary. Taste, adding more sugar or salt if desired.

Froth with a whisk or immersion blender, then ladle into mugs, and serve.

In a medium saucepan combine masa harina, water, milk, piloncillo (or brown sugar), and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture to combine. Bring it to a simmer over medium high heat, whisking often.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, whisking often, until your desired consistency is reached.

Remove the atole from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.

Serve hot or warm with a pinch of cinnamon to garnish.

In your blender container, combine the fruit, water, lime juice, sweetener and optional mint leaves. Puree until smooth using the smoothie feature. Taste and, if necessary, add more lime and/or sweetener, then blend briefly again.

Serve immediately, over ice.