Low Sugar Berry Horchata with Fresh Berries

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Low Sugar Berry Horchata with Fresh Berries

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the horchata

1 cup long-grain white rice
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½ cup raw whole almonds
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water, divided, plus more for soaking
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
3 tbsp sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

ice, for serving
1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries)
fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick in a large bowl. Pour in enough water to cover by at least 2 inches. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the rice is fully softened and the water is milky white.
2
Drain and discard the soaking water. Transfer the soaked rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick to a blender. Add 2 cups of fresh water and the hulled strawberries. Blend on high for 2 minutes, until the mixture is as smooth as possible.

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