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Coconut Horchata

This delicious vegan horchata is a deliciously sweet blend of white rice, coconut milk, and cinnamon spice. The addition of light coconut milk makes this coconut horchata extra rich and creamy.

Prep Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 medium about 3 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups water plus extra for soaking
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For serving:
  • ice try these vanilla ice cubes
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Place the rice and cinnamon stick into a bowl and cover with a few inches of water. Allow to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain the excess water, and then transfer the rice and cinnamon stick to a blender. Add 2 cups of water. Blend until the rice is very finely ground and the liquid is a milky color.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or large-mouthed pitcher. Stir in the coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. You can thin the mixture with some additional water and/or coconut milk, if you like.
  4. Divide ice cubes among glasses and pour the horchata over the ices. Sprinkle each glass with some ground cinnamon, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.