Mexican Milk Drinks

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Three Mexican Milk drinks inspired in my culture, all made with wholesome ingredients and an eight ounce glass of milk per serving
Three Mexican Milk drinks inspired in my culture, all made with wholesome ingredients and an eight-ounce glass of milk per serving

In my Mexican culture, we celebrate every day with a full glass of milk.Ā Either for breakfast or as a midday snack and even for la merienda. There are several traditional Mexican milk drinks. Few of my favorites areĀ horchata, cafe con leche, and leche con chocolate. AndĀ inspired in the flavors of the Mexican milk drinks I grew up with; I wanted toĀ share with you three different recipes that are easy to make and very tasty.

Pinole is made with a special kind of roasted ground maize and sweeten with piloncillo
Pinole is made with a special kind of roasted ground maize and sweetened with piloncillo

Milk with pinole was a must have in my childhood, and as an adult, it is a sweet treat that I cherish as it brings me so many good memories. Pinole is made with a special kind of roasted ground maize and sweetened with piloncillo or raw sugar and spices.

Making Milk with Pinole
Making Milk with Pinole

PinoleĀ is part of my Northern roots and very popular in the state of Chihuahua. Pinole is an essential component of the Tarahumara diet too.

Milk with pinole or pinolli a special kind of roasted ground maize and sweeten with piloncillo and spices
Milk with pinole or pinolli a special kind of roasted ground maize and sweeten with piloncillo and spices

The name Pinole comes from the Nahuatl word pinolli, meaning cornmeal. This flour is grounded by hand on a stone and pestle, and it is also trendy in Nicaragua and Honduras. Pinole combined with an eight-ounce glass of milk it is nutritious and tasty.

Milk with strawberry jam my moms recipe creation
Milk with strawberry jam my mom’s recipe creation

Milk with strawberry jam was a favorite in my home. My mom was used to fix this for me for breakfast, and I just loved it. It tastes like strawberries and cream and has very little sugar.

Making Milk with Strawberry Jam
Making Milk with Strawberry Jam

Sometimes we forget how easy it is just to use what we have available in the fridge or the pantry. This milk with strawberry jam is the perfect example of a quick milk drink that everyone will enjoy.

Milk with Strawberry Jam tastes like strawberries and cream
Milk with Strawberry Jam tastes like strawberries and cream

I love this milk also with homemade strawberry jam. There is nothing like the taste of home.

Making Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon
Making Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon

Cafe Frio with milk was a favorite when visiting my grandmother. She would prepare for me this milk drink for la merienda. Typically two or three hours before dinner. ThisĀ drink is super easy to make needs cold milk, instant coffee, sugar on the raw and cinnamon.

Finish the Milk with Coffee with a Cinnamon
Finish the Milk with Coffee with a Cinnamon

It is like a cool cafe de olla with milk. Perfect for the summer and something different to enjoy. You can do it frothy byĀ mixing it in the blender with some ice.

Milk with coffee and cinnamon just like a cafe de olla with cold milk, delicious!
Milk with coffee and cinnamon just like a cafe de olla with cold milk, delicious!

And then serve with a cinnamon stick and few sprinkles of the instant coffee as a garnish. A real pick me up!

Three Mexican Milk drinks inspired in my culture, all made with wholesome ingredients and an eight ounce glass of milk per serving

Mexican Milk Drinks

Three Mexican Milk drinks inspired in my culture, all made with wholesome ingredients and an eight-ounce glass of milk per serving. Milk with Pinole, Milk with Strawberry Jam and Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon. Cheers!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican Cuisine
Servings 3 servings
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eight ounce glasses of milk
  • 1 tablespoon of pinole
  • 1 teaspoon of homemade strawberry jam
  • 1 fresh strawberry
  • 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar on the raw
  • 1 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup of crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • For the milk with pinole add one tablespoon of pinole into a glass and pour the milk into an eight-ounce glass. Stir well with a spoon and enjoy.
  • For the milk with strawberry jam, add one teaspoon of the strawberry jam into a glass and pour the milk into an 8-ounce glass. Stir well with a spoon, add the ice and enjoy. You can blend for a frothy consistency. 
  • For the Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon add one teaspoon of instant coffee, a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar on the raw. Stir well with a spoon, add the ice and the cinnamon stick and enjoy. You can blend for a frothy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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All this Mexican milk drinks I am suggesting Ā use only wholesome ingredients. One eight-ounce glass counts as a serving of dairy. Which is perfect to get the much needed protein.Ā Milk is a very important element of our diet.

Enjoy any of the three Mexican Milk Drinks
Enjoy any of the three Mexican Milk Drinks

And in my home milk isĀ always part of the menu. With 9 essential nutrients in each 8-oz glass, milk is a delicious, simple and wholesome way to give your kids and family a natural, high-quality protein, plus other nutrients they need. My grandson loves milk and we enjoy it together when he comes toĀ visit.

Easy Mexican Milk Drinks
Easy Mexican Milk Drinks

Itā€™s important for kids to get protein at every meal, especially breakfast. Protein at breakfast can help kids start their day off right. Getting enough protein at the beginning of the dayĀ can help feel fuller, longer. Milk is an ideal way to get high-quality protein, along with eight other nutrients both adults and kids need ā€“ like calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

Mexican Milk Drinks Milk with Pinole, Milk with Strawberry Jam and Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon
Mexican Milk Drinks: Milk with Pinole, Milk with Strawberry Jam and Milk with Coffee and Cinnamon

And then having this Mexican milk drinks recipes handy will give you other ideas to enjoy milk latino style.

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