Mexican Atole

Directions

1. 1
   Place the water and the masa into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
2. 2
   Transfer to a medium sized saucepan.
3. 3
   Add vanilla extract and cinnamon into the saucepan.
4. 4
   Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken.
5. 5
   Add the piloncillo or (or sugar, molasses combination) and continue to stir vigorously until the sugar is dissolved.
6. 6
   Remove the mixture from the heat.
7. 7
   At this point you could add pureed fruit such as strawberries or pineapple.
8. 8
   Stir the fruit into the mixture and return it to the stove and heat over medium heat until the mixture is warmed.
9. 9
   Serve hot, in mugs.