Date Horchata

Serves: 6

A great vitamin packed way to finish off that late night movie at the end of the week.

INGREDIENTS

6 cups water
1 cup white rice
½ cup dates
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. maple syrup (optional)
1 cup almond milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat 2 cups of the water until it is hot, but not quite boiling. Add the rice and soak in the hot water for 2 hours. The rice should be soft, but still raw. Drain and transfer the rice to a blender. Add the remaining 4 cups of water, the dates, vanilla and cinnamon. Blend for about 1 minute. Test for sweetness, and add more dates or maple syrup as needed.
2. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth into a bowl; discard the pulp. Stir in the almond milk and whisk until well combined. Transfer to a serving pitcher. Serve immediately over ice.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING

Calories 83kcal
Total Carbohydrates 20g
Protein 1g
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 75mg
Potassium 38mg
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Vitamin A 5.2% Daily Value
Vitamin C 4.8% Daily Value
Calcium 6.8 % Daily Value
Iron 3.7% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here