Champurrado (Warm Chocolate Masa Drink)
A thick, warming mug of chocolate, cinnamon and corn masa, the cosy Mexican drink for cold mornings.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the masa harina with 250 ml of the soya milk in a pan until smooth, with no lumps.
- 2
Add the rest of the soya milk, the cinnamon stick and the sugar. Heat over a medium heat, whisking often, for 8 minutes until it thickens and bubbles gently.
8 min - 3
Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Simmer for 3 more minutes.
3 min - 4
Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the vanilla.
- 5
Froth with a whisk for a few seconds, pour into mugs and dust with ground cinnamon.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.