Maca Horchata (Latin American Rice Drink)

Horchata is a rice-based drink popular throughout Latin America consisting of sugar and cinnamon.White rice is traditionally used as is an abundance of sugar but here I substituted brown rice and agave nectar as a healthier substitute and added some powdered maca, which is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron,Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
1/2 c almond milk
1 c organic brown rice, soaked for at least 3 hours,drained
6 c water
1/2 agave nectar or 2oz. raw honey
1 Tbsp. maca root powder
1/2 Tbsp. cinammon

1. Place almond milk, brown rice and 1 c of the water in a blender and blend for 15 seconds. Add the remaining 5 cups of water and blend for an additional 30 seconds.
2. Add the agave nectar or raw honey (if using), maca and cinnamon and blend for an additional 15 seconds.
3. Strain horchata through a fine mesh strainer into a serving pitcher.Serve immediately over ice or store in fridge.Will keep for 3-4 days.

Per Serving:27 calories, 2g fat, 4.5g carbohydrates,0g cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 2g fiber, 0.4g protein.