Rice Atole (Dairy-Free Option)
Rice Atole, or atole de arroz, is a creamy, traditional Mexican drink that's easy to make and incredibly delicious. Made with tender rice, aromatic cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, it's a comforting and flavorful beverage with a velvety smooth texture that you'll love. This recipe even offers a dairy-free option. It's a perfect cozy treat for a chilly evening or served alongside tamales or pastries during the holidays.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Small pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Molinillo or whisk
Ingredients
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1 medium Ceylon cinnamon stick
- ½ cup long-grain rice or medium-grain rice
- 3 cups milk (whole or 2%) or cashew or almond milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk or plant-based half & half or coconut evaporated milk
- ¼ cup cane sugar (plus more per preference) or granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water and the cinnamon stick to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small pot, add remaining 2 cups of water, add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and most of the water has been consumed.
- In a blender, add the cooked rice with whole milk until and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the rice and milk mixture into the pot containing the cinnamon water.
- Slowly stir in the evaporated milk (or plant-based option) and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Use a whisk or molinillo to froth the atole.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired, stirring to dissolve any additional sugar.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 16.6gProtein: 5.6gFat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8.8gCalcium: 192mg
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