Strawberry Horchata

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Strain mixture over a sieve. Pour back into Vitamix® and add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and stevia. Blend until smooth.

Step 4

Pour over ice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.