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This image shows a refreshing glass of oat milk horchata filled with ice cubes and garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon, showcasing the creamy texture and delightful flavors of this authentic Mexican drink.

Oat Milk Horchata Recipe

This authentic horchata recipe is a dairy-free, refreshing Mexican drink made with rice and cinnamon. It's super easy to make and needs only six ingredients! Horchata is perfect for a warm sunny day and pairs wonderfully with any Mexican dish. This sweet and creamy drink has lovely hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Cocktails and Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For Horchata

  • 2 cups White rice
  • 4 cups Hot water
  • 4 cups Room temperature water
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks or 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Oat milk or any plant milk you like
  • Ice cubes for serving

For Overnight Oats:

  • 2 cups Rolled oats
  • 2 cups Horchata

Instructions
 

Making Horchata:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks or powder, and hot water. Cover and let it soak overnight at room temperature.
    This image shows a mixing bowl filled with white rice, cinnamon sticks, and hot water, illustrating the soaking process as the ingredients blend together overnight to create a flavorful horchata.
  • The next morning, pour the soaked mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
    This image shows a blender filled with the soaked rice and cinnamon mixture being blended to a smooth consistency, preparing the base for the creamy horchata drink.
  • Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a fine strainer and cheesecloth. If you don't have cheesecloth, don't worry; the sediment will settle at the bottom of the pitcher.
    This image shows the blended horchata mixture being poured through a fine strainer into a pitcher, highlighting the process of separating the liquid from the solid sediment to achieve a smooth drink.
  • Add oat milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and the rest of the water to the strained mixture. Stir well. (Tip: To easily dissolve the sugar, check the tip section above.)
    This image shows a pitcher containing the strained horchata mixture being stirred with oat milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and water, creating a sweet and creamy beverage ready to chill.
  • Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for a few hours. Serve over ice and enjoy!
    This image shows chilled horchata being poured over ice cubes in a clear glass, ready to be served as a refreshing drink perfect for warm days.

Making Overnight Horchata Oats:

  • Mix 2 cups of rolled oats with 2 cups of horchata in a sealable container.
  • Refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours to let the oats "cook."
  • When ready, sprinkle with extra Ceylon cinnamon, and add any seeds or nuts you like. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To help the sugar dissolve more easily, you can warm a small portion of the horchata mixture and stir the sugar into it until fully dissolved. Then, add it back to the rest of the mixture.
  • If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a clean kitchen towel or multiple layers of paper towels to strain the mixture.
  • Start with 1/2 cup of sugar, and after mixing, taste the horchata. If you prefer it sweeter, gradually add more sugar up to 3/4 cup.
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