Cinnamon-Spiced Guatemalan Atol de Elote (Sweet Corn Drink)

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A comforting warm Guatemalan beverage made from fresh corn, milk, and cinnamon, perfect for a cozy treat. This Latin American-inspired dessert recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together fresh corn kernels, whole milk, water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels and 1 cup water. Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour the blended corn mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a medium saucepan, pressing with a spatula to extract maximum liquid and discard solids.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/4 tsp salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
  4. Step 4: Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the drink thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm in mugs, garnished with a light dusting of ground cinnamon if desired.

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