Horchata

A sweet and creamy beverage that pairs well with spicy food.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianGluten Free

A sweet and creamy beverage that pairs well with spicy food.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White rice, long-grain uncooked
  • 5 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Milk(1%, low fat)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

  1. Pour the rice and water into the bowl of a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about one minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for about three hours.
  2. Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water.
  3. Chill and stir before serving over ice.

Storage and Meal Prep Tips

Storage

Store safely

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

Plan portions

Pre-portion this recipe so calories and macros are easier to track in CALRI during the week.

Tracking

Log with CALRI

Use the app to compare planned nutrition with what you actually eat.

Track Horchata in CALRI

Add this recipe to your calorie tracking routine, compare macros, and plan meals around your goals.

Download the App