MEXICAN DRINKS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: PUMPKIN SPICE ATOLE

1. Mix one can of pure pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice.
2. Bring 5 cups of milk and 1 can of fat free evaporated milk to a simmer with brown sugar substitute to taste, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, mixing regularly.
3. While the milk simmers, make oat flour by adding oats to a blender. Make a slurry by mixing 1/4 cup of oat flour with 1 cup milk.
4. Add the pure pumpkin and mix until it has completely dissolved. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the oat flour slurry and mix until it has dissolved. Taste for sweetness and add more if needed. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool down for 5-10 minutes, it will thicken more as it cools down.
6. When ready to enjoy, add to a cup and top with more pumpkin pie spice.