Atole de Coco
6 servings
This homemade atole de coco comes together with blended coconut, warm milk, and gentle spices. It’s smooth, cozy, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet, warm treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut
- 1 can coconut milk (14 oz/400g)
- 5 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 2 cups of whole milk, the coconut milk, dried coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend until very smooth.
- In a large pot, add 2 cups of whole milk and the sugar. Stir to dissolve.
- Strain the blended coconut mixture into the pot (read notes). Heat over medium heat.
- In a small cup, mix the remaining 1 cup of milk with the cornstarch until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot while stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the atole thickens and becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve hot in mugs.
Notes
- Blend the coconut mixture well for the smoothest texture.
- Straining is optional, but it makes the atole extra silky.
- Add the cornstarch mixture slowly to avoid lumps.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent scorching.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste; you can always add a little more sugar at the end.
- For an extra coconut-forward flavor, skip the straining step.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 3mg