Brown Rice Horchata With Cinnamon And Orange

I- Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain brown rice;
• 1 1/2 cup blanched almonds;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 2 wide strips orange peel, white pith removed;
• 1 cup turbinado sugar;
• Ice cubes for serving.

II- Directions:

1. In a large bowl or container, combine rice, almonds, cinnamon stick, orange peel and 3 cups very hot water.
2. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Transfer rice mixture to a blender, add sugar and blend until mixture is as smooth as possible.
4. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on solids until only moist pulp remains; discard solids.
5. Combine strained mixture and 2 cups cold water in a pitcher and stir to combine.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

III- Nutritional Facts Per Cup:

• 220 calories;
• Fat: 2g;
• Carbs: 52g;
• Fiber: 1g;
• Sugar: 48g;
• Protein: 1g.

Smart Points Value : 12