Atole (ah-TOH-leh) is a corn drink that dates back to Aztec civilization.
Of course, they did not use sweetened condensed milk like I did here. They probably used “piloncillo,” the cones of brown sugar you can get in Mexican grocery stores.
Feel free to use piloncillo or brown sugar in place of condensed milk if you want a more whole food approach. You can forgo the dairy completely, and just use water like it was originally made, too.
Use flavorings like cinnamon, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate as an alternative to flavor with less sugar.
However you prepare it, it will be a filling, rich drink. Drink it in the morning to have energy throughout the day, like you would oatmeal.
