Spiced Just Right Horchata
A refreshing cinnamon flavored dairy-free beverage. This traditional spiced Mexican drink is made with a base of rice and almonds and served chilled. Did you know that cinnamon helps sugar leave the blood and get into the cells to be used as better energy? Adding spices to drinks and smoothies is a great way to upgrade their nutritional value. Many spices, like cinnamon, help promote a healthy inflammatory response thereby reducing risk of chronic disease. Are you a practitioner? Check out our all-in-one system to grow your business.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup long grain white rice soaked for 3 hours
- 2 tbsp blanched almonds soaked for 3 hours
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup soy milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla
- Pinch sea salt
- Water
Instructions
Directions
- In a jar with a lid, combine rice, almonds, and enough water to cover. Let sit for 3 hours at room temperature.
- Combine soaked rice and almonds (including water), sugar, soy milk, cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt and enough water to bring the total volume up to 1 litre.
- Blend on high until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
Courtesy of Natures Path