Sweet Cinnamon and Pumpkin Seed Atol de Elote

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A warm, traditional Guatemalan drink made from fresh corn, toasted pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon, offering a comforting naturally sweet and nutty flavor. This Latin American-inspired dessert recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together fresh corn kernels, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), cinnamon stick 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 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toast 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a blender, combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels, toasted pumpkin seeds, and 1 cup water. Blend on high for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a medium saucepan, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid and flavor as possible.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 cups whole milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt to the saucepan with the strained corn liquid.
  5. Step 5: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it just begins to simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the drink thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm in mugs for a comforting sweet drink with subtle nutty and cinnamon notes.

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