Dairy-Free Coconut Horchata Recipe

Try this Dairy-Free Coconut Horchata Recipe! The coconut flavor fits right in with all of the creamy goodness!

I was playing around with homemade coconut milk the other day (recipe to come soon). I’m always looking for milk alternatives since in my family we tend to be a little lactose intolerant.

With Cinco de Mayo coming up tomorrow, I started daydreaming about Coconut Horchata. It sounded like a great combination: coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, with the creamy rice milk. Oh yeah. This was happening.

And guess what folks? It’s good. So if you want to enjoy something a little different and dairy-free, try out this Coconut Horchata! You are going to LOVE IT.

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Dairy-Free Coconut Horchata Recipe

Course Drink

Prep Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours

Servings 5 cups

Author Tammy Blankenship

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice rinsed until water is clear
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/3 cup to 2/3 granulated sugar

Instructions

1. In a blender add cinnamon stick, rice and water. Let sit for 3-12 hours. Pulse for 10 seconds. Strain through strainer or nut bag.
2. Stir in vanilla, milk and sugar. Serve over ice with a pinch of cinnamon or a stick for garnish.