Pear & Cinnamon Atole

A warm, silky Mexican comfort drink where pear melts into a cinnamon‑infused masa base.

Atole is one of Mexico’s most comforting traditional drinks — warm, silky, lightly sweet and thickened with masa harina. This pear variation adds floral sweetness and a velvety texture that blends beautifully with cinnamon.

Enjoy!

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 2

Ingredients

2 cups milk (or oat milk)
1 cup pear, finely diced
2 tbsp masa harina
2 tbsp brown sugar or piloncillo
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Instructions

1. Warm the base
   In a saucepan, heat milk with the cinnamon stick over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
2. Add pear
   Stir in the diced pear and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Whisk masa
   In a small bowl, whisk masa harina with 3 tbsp warm water until smooth, then add to the pot.
4. Sweeten
   Add brown sugar (or piloncillo), ground cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
5. Simmer
   Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick, silky, and lightly pear‑infused.
6. Serve
   Remove cinnamon stick and pour into mugs. Garnish with extra cinnamon.

Beauty Benefits

• Pear hydrates and plumps skin
• Cinnamon boosts circulation
• Warm milk supports relaxation and hormone balance
• Masa provides B‑vitamins for skin vitality

Health Benefits

• Anti‑inflammatory spices
• Fiber‑rich pear supports digestion
• Comforting, grounding, mineral‑rich drink

Substitutions

• Milk → oat or almond milk
• Brown sugar → maple or honey
• Masa harina → cornstarch (thinner texture)
• Pear → apple or quince

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 days
• Reheat gently (do not boil)
• Add a splash of milk if too thick

Enjoy Pear & Cinnamon Atole!
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