Strawberry Horchata
A vegan, naturally sweetened cold drink blending subtle rice nuttiness with juicy strawberries, cinnamon, and vanilla. Refreshing and customizable, it’s perfect as a dessert or base for mocktails.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup white rice, uncooked
3 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
1 lb. fresh or frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sugar-free sweetener
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Soak the rice: In a large bowl, add 1 cup uncooked white rice to 3 cups water. Add the cinnamon stick and soak for 4+ hours until rice is tender.
Blend the rice mixture: Remove the cinnamon, then transfer soaked rice and water to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Sieve the rice mixture: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing pulp to extract liquid. Discard pulp.
Blend the strawberries: In a clean blender, puree 1 lb. strawberries with sugar-free sweetener and vanilla extract. Strain into pitcher.
Add the almond milk: Stir in 1 1/2 cups almond milk for a creamy texture.
Serve and garnish: Chill, then pour into glasses. Top with sliced strawberries.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries for convenience. Substitute sugar-free sweetener with maple syrup or honey for non-dairy versions. Swap almond milk for oat milk for extra creaminess. High-speed blender required for smooth rice base. Taste and adjust sweetness before serving. Store refrigerated for 2–3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg