Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Horchata made with plant-based milk and warm cinnamon, perfect for cooling down on a hot day. This naturally sweetened, smooth beverage blends nutty rice flavors and aromatic spices for a deliciously comforting summer treat that is dairy-free and easy to customize.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup pure cane sugar or sweetener of choice (natural), adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Soak the Rice and Cinnamon: Rinse the rice under cold water. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, ground cinnamon (natural), and 3 cups of water. Let soak for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften the rice and infuse the cinnamon flavor.
- Blend the Mixture: After soaking, transfer the rice and water mixture into a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, depending on your blender’s power.
- Strain the Liquid: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press or squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
- Add Plant-Based Milk and Sweeteners: Stir in the plant-based milk, vanilla extract (natural), pure cane sugar or your chosen sweetener (natural), and lemon zest. Mix well and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the Horchata for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld and the drink to cool. Serve over ice for a refreshing summer beverage.
Notes
- Use cold water when blending to keep flavors bright and fresh.
- Strain the mixture twice for an extra smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to avoid overpowering the drink.
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, soak a cinnamon stick with the rice instead of ground cinnamon.
- Chill overnight for richer flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 4+ hours soaking
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Horchata, plant-based milk drink, cinnamon drink, dairy-free beverage, summer refreshment, creamy Horchata
