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Protein horchata
Standard horchata is essentially rice, sugar and milk. This version keeps the cinnamon character and adds 30 g of protein.
Nutrition
Per serving, computed from the real weight of the ingredients.
Protein density: 10.6 g of protein per 100 kcal. Above 10 is excellent for satiety and lean mass.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- White rice (cooked)60 g, cooked
- Skim milk250 ml
- Whey protein powder25 g, vanilla
- Ground cinnamon3 g
- Stevia / sucralose3 packets (3 g)
Method
- 1
Blend the cooked rice with the milk and cinnamon until completely smooth.
- 2
Strain if you want a lighter texture.
- 3
Add the protein and sweetener and blend a few seconds more.
- 4
Serve very cold, over ice, dusted with cinnamon.
The detail that matters
Using already-cooked rice means no overnight soaking. That's how you get horchata in ten minutes.
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