Horchata

Enjoy a creamy drink made of rice, cinnamon and vanilla. This kidney-friendly version of horchata is sweet and refreshing on a hot day.

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April 16, 2025
schedule
1 minute
Fresh horchata with cinnamon in glass on rustic wooden table

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup of white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cups of water, divided
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1⁄2 cup of artificial sweetener
  • 1 tbsp of vanilla extract

 

Directions

1. Soak the rice and cinnamon sticks in 4 cups of water. Let sit overnight, or for at least 4 hours.

2. Transfer soaked rice and cinnamon mixture to blender. Add milk, artificial sweetener, and vanilla. Blend for 5 minutes.

3. Strain blended mixture into a pitcher using a cheesecloth or mesh strainer. Discard the solids left in the strainer or cheesecloth.

4. Add 2 cups of water to the strained liquid. Stir and serve.