Dirty Horchata Protein Smoothie

It’s been a minute since my last post. I’ve been really busy with moving and I just haven’t had the perfect moment to start developing recipes again. Recently I decided to stop waiting for perfect, and to work with what I have right now. That does mean that the process is a little bit harder, but making recipes, like this dirty horchata protein smoothie, and sharing them with you is something that brings me joy, so it’s worth it.

Because of the move, I have to forego my usual festivities around this time of year. That makes me really sad, but it’s very impractical to do a bunch of holiday decorating in the middle of moving. That doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy my favorite holiday treats, though.

When Unicorn Superfoods announced their newest protein powder flavor, I had to get back into my love for cinnamon, just in time for the holidays. Naturally, I made a big batch of horchata to play around with and add into everything. This horchata recipe goes so well with their new Cinnamon Dusted Churros flavor, so I had to find a way to combine the two. It’s also amazing on its own.

While this recipe is a little bit involved for a smoothie, the horchata can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and you can add it into so many things throughout every day (or just enjoy it on its own). I will be sharing more of my favorite ways to use this horchata but right now, I can’t get enough of this smoothie.

The combination of coffee, horchata, and the cinnamon-y protein powder makes for a very delicious way to get some morning caffeine. I added in some chia seeds for more fiber and omegas, and banana for sweetness, creaminess, and potassium.

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Dirty Horchata Protein Smoothie

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Author: Dahlia Dei

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 MinInactive time: 12 HourTotal time: 12 H & 6 M

This cinnamony treat delivers the perfect coffee and cinnamon hit to start your morning off right...

Ingredients

Dirty Horchata Protein Smoothie

• 1/2 cup horchata (recipe below)
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1 shot espresso
• 1/2 cup frozen banana
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 serve Unicorn Superfoods Cinnamon Dusted Churros Protein Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• A pinch of salt

Horchata

• 1/2 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1-2 dates, for sweetness
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 cups water
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

For the smoothie

1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until well combined.
2. Serve and garnish with a cinnamon stick, enjoy!

For the Horchata

1. Soak the rice and the cinnamon stick in some water. Cover and refrigerate, allowing to soak overnight.
2. Once the rice and cinnamon have finished soaking, drain the water and transfer rice and cinnamon to a blender. Blend with almond milk and dates, until the rice and cinnamon stick turn into a powder.
3. Strain the liquid with a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, then return to the blender and add the water, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend one more time.
4. Transfer to a jug and store in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

• This Horchata recipe is not traditional, but it is dairy-free and refined sugar-free, you can substitute it with your own recipe if you have one you love.
• This recipe makes about four serves of horchata and one serve of protein smoothie.
• You can soak the rice and cinnamon for a minimum of four hours and up to two days, the longer it soaks, the stronger the cinnamon will taste.
• You can use any rice you like in this recipe, my favorite is jasmine. I personally would avoid basmati, as it has a strong taste, but playing around with different kinds of long-grain rice can be a fun way to find your favorite way to make horchata.
• If you don't have an espresso machine, substitute the espresso with about 30ml of your favorite coffee.

Recommended Products:

PLANT PROTEIN - CINNAMON DUSTED CHURROS

Nutrition Facts

Calories

323.91

Fat

7.4

Sat. Fat

1.46

Carbs

41.45

Fiber

7.18

Net carbs

34.26

Sugar

25.57

Protein

24.56

Sodium

497.08

Cholesterol

0

Nutritional info will differ based on type of horchata used, this data assumes the smoothie is made with the refined-sugar free, dairy-free horchata recipe provided.

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