Vegan Horchata

Author Neha Ranglani

Prep time

15 Min

Inactive time

6 Min

Total time

21 Min

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Vegan Horchata

Horchata is an easy-to-make, authentic Mexican drink. It’s a perfect complement to all your favorite Mexican meals and one of the most refreshing drinks for hot summer days.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/4 -1/2 cup sweetener of choice (sugar, agave, dates, etc), or as needed
• 1/2 cup any unsweetened plant milk, optional (soy, coconut, cashew, almond, rice, oat, etc)
• 1 whole Ceylon/Canela cinnamon stick (or 2 whole of other varieties)
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups water, boiling
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Soak uncooked white rice, almonds, salt, and cinnamon stick(s) in just-boiled water for at least 6 hours, slightly uncovered.
2. Drain the mixture and add the soaked mixture to a blender along with your sweetener, cold water, and vanilla.
3. Blend until the mixture is almost pulverized and only slightly grainy, if at all.
4. Strain the contents of the blender through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag into a large serving bowl.
5. Only the pulp should remain in the cloth. Set pulp aside.
6. Stir in optional plant milk and ground cinnamon into the strained liquid. Add sweetener and cinnamon as necessary.

Notes

When using pre-made commercial brands of plant milk, take note of the sweetness already included so that you can adjust additional sweetener in the recipe to taste.

Easy Quick Horchata Fix for One!

Replace rice, almonds, whole cinnamon, all water, and optional plant milk with 1/2 cup of chilled almond milk and 1/2 cup of chilled rice milk.
Add together along with vanilla, ground cinnamon, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Use a blender if using whole, not ground, forms of sweetener (e.g., dates).

Disclaimer: Some or all allergens may not be listed

Beverages, Dairy Alternatives

Mexican

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