Atole is a traditional Mexican drink.

The drink is often served for breakfast or as an after dinner snack.

Its consistency reminds us of a thin cream of wheat, so it makes sense that it is often served for breakfast like cream of wheat or oatmeal.

Ingredients

• 6 cups of coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut extract
• 4 to 6 tablespoons of coconut sugar, depending on your taste
• ½ cup of water
• 5 teaspoons of cornstarch
• 1 cup or shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons of honey

Instructions

1. ​​Place a deep pot on the stove and add the milk, coconut extract and sugar. Cook at low heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of water with the cornstarch and stir until the mixture turns white.
3. When the milk first reaches its boil add the cornstarch mixture and mix with a spoon until reaching a viscous consistency.
4. Before serving the atole, frost the cups you’re going to use with the shredded coconut.
5. To get it to stick, use the honey.