STRAWBERRY HORCHATA

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A fun and refreshing twist to the traditional horchata. The optional cinnamon stick adds another layer of flavor. Adjust your sweetener depending on how sweet your strawberries are.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Drinks

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups hot water
⅔ cup blanched almonds
⅓ cup long grain rice
1 (2 inch) stick cinnamon
2 cups strawberries, sliced
½ cup water
¼ cup stevia powder, or to taste
4 cups ice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 3 cups hot water, almonds, and rice in a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix®; blend until smooth. Pour into a container, add cinnamon stick, and cover; let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Remove cinnamon stick from mixture break up into small pieces. Pour mixture and cinnamon pieces into the Vitamix® and blend until cinnamon pieces are pulverized and blended.
  • Strain mixture over a sieve. Pour back into Vitamix® and add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and stevia. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour over ice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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