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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Drinks

    Coconut Horchata

    Published: Jun 14, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Jan 11, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Coconut Horchata

    This delicious vegan horchata is a deliciously sweet blend of white rice, coconut milk, and cinnamon spice.

    Coconut Horchata

    The first time I tried horchata, I thought I was drinking melted vanilla ice cream over ice. That's pretty much what it tastes like!

    This Mexican-inspired treat is creamy, sweet, and loaded with vanilla flavor. Imagine my surprise when I found out that there was no actual dairy in it!

    Traditional horchata is made pretty similarly to rice or almond milk, so this is a naturally vegan friendly drink too. Yum!

    Coconut Horchata

    I've played around a bit with making my own horchata, and my favorite version follows the traditional formula, but has one not-so-traditional addition: coconut milk!

    The addition of some coconut milk gives you a horchata that's extra rich and creamy, so it kind of tastes like extra rich and creamy melted vanilla ice cream, but it's still totally vegan.

    Coconut Horchata being poured into a glass

    How to Make Vegan Coconut Horchata

    To make this extra rich and creamy vegan horchata, just soak some rice and a cinnamon stick in water for a bit, then blend and strain.

    The coconut milk gets added at the end, along with a nice dose of vanilla extract.

    I sweetened up my coconut horchata with maple syrup because (1) as a liquid sweetener it's easy to stir in, and (2) not all granulated sugar is vegan, and I wanted to keep my horchata vegan friendly.

    Coconut Horchata in a glass with cinnamon sticks

    Quick Tips

    I recommend serving this vegan horchata right away after you make it. If you store it in the fridge, it will separate. That isn't a huge deal - you can easily stir it up again. But for the best flavor and freshness, definitely drink up within a day or two.

    The recipe calls for light coconut milk. It's this kind - not the kind in the refrigerated milk section of the store. If you opt for a full fat variety, you may want to use less!

    And if you love this recipe, be sure to check out our other tasty beverages, or one of these delicious creations:

    • Mexican Chocolate Breakfast Shake
    • Mexican Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
    • Vanilla Ice Cubes (for perfect cocktails!)
    Coconut Horchata

    Coconut Horchata

    This delicious vegan horchata is a deliciously sweet blend of white rice, coconut milk, and cinnamon spice. The addition of light coconut milk makes this coconut horchata extra rich and creamy.
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    Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Coconut Horchata, how to make horchata, vegan horchata
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup long grain white rice
    • 1 medium about 3 inch cinnamon stick
    • 2 cups water plus extra for soaking
    • 1 cup light coconut milk
    • 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    For serving:

    • Ice try these vanilla ice cubes
    • Ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Place the rice and cinnamon stick into a bowl and cover with a few inches of water. Allow to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Drain the excess water, and then transfer the rice and cinnamon stick to a blender. Add 2 cups of water. Blend until the rice is very finely ground and the liquid is a milky color.
    • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or large-mouthed pitcher. Stir in the coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. You can thin the mixture with some additional water and/or coconut milk, if you like.
    • Divide ice cubes among glasses and pour the horchata over the ices. Sprinkle each glass with some ground cinnamon, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ariana says

      May 12, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      Me encanta la horchata porque mi Abuelita me la hace y le agrega canela, helado de vainilla y sal.

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