Strawberry Atole

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I’m excited because there is a bit of a chill in the air now.  Cozy sweaters,  dry leaves on the ground, and warm drinks are starting to slowly peek into my everyday life.  

Atoles will soon be simmering on the stove, a common sight during the winter months in my kitchen. Atole is a thick and comforting milk-based drink flavored with fruit or nuts (or both!).  A drink that brings back so many memories of me as a new, exhausted mother, trying to figure out how in the world a newborn baby works.   Thank goodness my mother was there to  help me figure that out and answer all my questions.  All while enjoying a cup of steaming atole at the kitchen table.   It’s a beverage that holds a special place in my heart.

Fast forward eleven years later and I think I’ve done a pretty good job at being the mother of a beautiful boy. I’ve also done a pretty good job developing my share of atole recipes.  Strawberry atole, in particular, is one of my favorites.  It’s a transitional drink with the flavor of summer strawberries with a warm, cozy fall feel. 

Different than a champurrado, a masa-based chocolate drink, atoles are thickened with corn starch. I love using Argo Corn Starch because it ensures smooth atoles, clear sauces, lump-free gravies, and reliable thickening – in fact, it has twice the thickening power of flour.  It dissolves easily and it’s flavorless so it never alters the taste of the recipe. The delicious fruit and nut flavor comes through without any starchy taste.

If you, your family or friends are gluten-free, Argo Corn Starch is Gluten Free, unlike flour.  Feel free to add this tasty beverage to your list of safe drinks to enjoy. 

Now that we are spending more time at home, it’s the perfect time to make this for your family.  If you are lucky to have strawberries in season year-round in your area, like me, add it to your list of breakfast drinks or evening treats.

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