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Tiger Nut Horchata (Nut-Free and Dairy-Free!)

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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 Cups 1x

Description

A creamy, naturally sweet horchata made entirely from tiger nuts—no dairy or tree nuts in sight! This refreshing plant-based drink balances the earthy flavor of tiger nuts with warm cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for a light afternoon pick-me-up or as a cool complement to spicy meals.

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Tiger Nut Milk:

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 cup Tiger nuts Peeled; soak overnight or 2-3 hours in hot water
  • 3 cups Water Filtered (for blending and diluting)

For the Horchata:

  • 1 cup Tiger nut milk (Homemade from above)
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup or simple syrup (Adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (Or vanilla bean paste)
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Soak the Tiger Nuts:

  1. Place tiger nuts in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight or, for a quick method, cover with freshly boiled water and let sit 2–3 hours. Drain and rinse.

Blend the Milk:

  1. Add soaked tiger nuts and 3 cups fresh water to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Strain:

  1. Pour the blend through a nut milk bag or thin tea towel over a large bowl. Squeeze firmly to extract all the liquid; discard or save the dry pulp for other uses.

Sweeten & Spice:

  1. In a glass or small pitcher, combine 1 cup tiger nut milk with maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir until the syrup is dissolved.

Serve:

  1. Pour over ice if desired and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Consume the horchata the same day for best freshness (plain tiger nut milk lasts up to 4 days refrigerated).

Notes

  • Pulp Use: Dry leftover pulp in a low oven or air-dry, then blend into tiger nut flour for baking.

  • Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of ground nutmeg or a splash of coconut milk for extra richness.

  • Sweetness: Adjust syrup to taste, or substitute agave nectar.

  • Storage: Store plain tiger nut milk in the fridge for up to 4 days; shake before use as it may settle.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mexican-Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 140

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