Keto Horchata

Keto Horchata is a delightful, creamy drink that captures the traditional flavors of Mexican horchata while keeping carbs low. This refreshing beverage is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Unsweetened almond milk - 2 cups
• Unsweetened coconut milk - 1/2 cup
• Almond flour - 1/4 cup
• Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener) - 2 tablespoons
• Ice cubes - as needed
• Cinnamon stick - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. In a blender, combine the almond milk, coconut milk, almond flour, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and erythritol.
2. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until well mixed and slightly frothy.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more erythritol.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove the almond flour residue.
5. Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Contains healthy fats from almond and coconut milk, which can help keep you satiated.

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