Almond Milk Horchata
Horchata is a refreshing Mexican beverage made with rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and served over ice. This recipe is based on authentic Horchata, but made with almond milk which makes is super creamy, dairy free and vegan-friendly.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon (if desired, or as garnish)
Instructions
- Add the rice, water and cinnamon sticks to a large bowl or pitcher. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.1 cup long grain rice, 4 cups water, 2 cinnamon sticks
- Remove the rice water from the refrigerator and transfer all of the contents to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a cheesecloth into a clean pitcher or bowl.
- Mix in the almond milk, sugar and vanilla extract. You can also add more cinnamon, if preferred.1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Serve chilled over ice. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.ground cinnamon
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use organic sugar or raw sugar, if vegan.
- Strain through a cheesecloth for the best results. If you don’t have cheesecloth, a fine mesh strainer can be used but you may have to pass the liquid through several times.
- Control the sweetness by gradually adding the sugar. You can also add more cinnamon, if desired.
- Store horchata tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg