What are the typical atoles for the Day of the Dead offering?

Eloísa Carmona

Atole is a Mexican drink that has existed since pre-Hispanic times and is particularly delicious during autumn. Traditionally, it is sweetened with piloncillo and often flavored with spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, anise, or orange leaves, and can be made with cocoa or juice or pulp from fruits. For this Day of the Dead or for your altar, we share these Mexican atole recipes.

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Guava AtoleIf you enjoy atole for this season when the cold starts, I recommend this delicious guava atole with cinnamon, star anise, sweetened with piloncillo; very traditional. Additionally, guava is a source of vitamin C, which will help boost your immune system in this cold weather. Try it and share it with your loved ones on your altar.View recipe
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White AtoleThis is an easy and traditional recipe that you will love, and with it, you will learn to make atole with cooked white corn and water from scratch.View recipe
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Mazapan AtolePrepare this traditional drink, a delicious Mazapan Atole. This is an easy recipe you can make any day, especially during the Day of the Dead celebrations or Christmas. Mazapan is a sweet made from peanuts, very rich in healthy fats.View recipe
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Nut AtolePrepare this delicious nut atole that will energize you all day. Atole is a pre-Hispanic drink consumed in Mesoamerica and northern South America, originally made from corn dough, and this homemade atole recipe is ideal for breakfast, as it perfectly complements your favorite sweet bread or a traditional tamalito or tamal sandwich.View recipe
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Coffee Champurrado Pair your breakfasts or dinners with this delicious champurrado recipe, featuring a unique flavor you'll love.View recipe
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Oat AtoleThis delicious and easy oat atole will be your best option to keep warm; with its delightful cinnamon flavor, it will become the best drink for those cold days.View recipe
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Strawberry AtoleMake a delicious Strawberry Atole, perfect to pair with Pan de Muerto or some tamales. The base of this atole is natural strawberries, making the flavor very intense and delicious.View recipe
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Vanilla AtoleTo make vanilla atole, you only need 5 very simple ingredients. This atole has a flavor well-known by most people, making it a favorite for everyone, and its texture will perfectly accompany your breakfast.View recipe
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Cajeta AtoleThis cajeta atole recipe is completely delicious; prepare it and treat your family. Pair this recipe with some tasty chocolate churros or your favorite dessert.View recipe
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Amaranth Atole with BananaThis atole recipe is a different option to include amaranth in your diet, as it is a little-used grain but considered a superfood, rich in protein, iron, potassium, highly digestible, and has a good amount of fiber; plus, it is mixed with banana, which also provides vitamins and minerals.View recipe