Mexican Champurrado
Mexican Champurrado is a thick, warm, and comforting chocolate-based beverage, similar to a drinkable pudding. It's traditionally made with masa harina (corn dough flour), Mexican chocolate, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and cinnamon, giving it a unique, hearty texture. This beloved drink has deep roots in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cuisine and is a staple during holidays and cold weather.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Champurrado is a high-carbohydrate beverage due to the corn flour and sugar, providing quick energy. It offers a modest amount of protein from the corn and milk (if used), along with minerals like iron and magnesium from the chocolate. A typical serving can range from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Champurrado unique is its use of masa, which thickens the drink and adds a subtle, earthy corn flavor that distinguishes it from regular hot chocolate. Nutritionally, the combination of corn and chocolate provides a more sustained energy release than a simple sugary drink.
