Taffiny Elrod

Apr 8, 2019 · min read

Keto Horchata: Toasted Macadamia, Cinnamon and Vanilla Cooler

Inspired by a traditional horchata, this drink features toasted macadamia nuts, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick, in a cool, creamy beverage that will keep you refreshed all summer long. There are a couple of steps to this recipe, but it is easy to make, and it is well worth the effort. This recipe makes two servings to get the most out of your vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 41

Course Drinks

Servings servings

Calories 489.1kcal

Equipment

Blender
Fine strainer

Ingredients

2ouncesmacadamia nuts or blanched almonds
1vanilla bean
1largecinnamon stick
28ounceswater
2servingsVanilla Keto Chow(or 2 scoops)
2-4ouncesheavy creamoptional

Instructions

Spread the macadamia nuts on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 325 for ten minutes or until they begin to turn a golden color and smell fragrant. Remove them from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a sharp paring knife. Scrape out the seeds with the edge of the knife.
Place the toasted nuts, the vanilla bean and its seeds, and the cinnamon stick in a pitcher or large mason jar.
Bring the water to a simmer and carefully pour it over the nuts, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
Leave the water mixture out on a counter until it has cooled to room temperature.
When it has reached room temperature and is no longer hot to the touch stir in the Vanilla Keto Chow, cover the container and refrigerate the whole thing overnight.
When the mixture has been refrigerated overnight, remove the split vanilla bean and the cinnamon stick and blend the rest of the ingredients in a blender until the nuts are completely pureed and it looks smooth and creamy.
Strain the blended liquid through a very fine strainer set over a pitcher or large jar.
Using the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula push the liquid through the strainer until all that’s left in the strainer is the nut meal. You can line the strainer with a couple layers of cheesecloth if you have it.
Discard the nut meal or save it to use in keto baked goods or hot cereal.
Taste your strained cooler and add heavy cream if desired.
Serve well chilled, over ice.

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Notes

Note: If you don’t have vanilla beans you can substitute a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Add the extract after the hot water has cooled.Taffiny Elrod March 2019

Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Keto Chow, Vanilla

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Horchata with Macadamia Nuts, Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon

Serving Size

119 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

489.1

% Daily Value*

Fat

37.44

Saturated Fat

13.52

Trans Fat

0.53

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.09

Monounsaturated Fat

20.56

Cholesterol

60.05

Sodium

867.09

Potassium

1689.33

Carbohydrates

14.98

Fiber

9.46

Sugar

5.27

Sugar Alcohol

0.01

Net Carbs

5.52

Protein

29.36

Vitamin A

859.94

Vitamin C

137.31

166

Calcium

798.52

Iron

3.5

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Taffiny Elrod

Keto Chef

Taffy Elrod is a chef, cooking instructor, and recipe developer with a passion for making good food accessible to everyone. Born into a family of artists and cooks, she learned early on that food was a powerful medium for creation and change. She has been creating Keto Chow recipes since 2018 and also shares her favorite tips and tricks with Keto Chow blog readers to make their keto cooking and baking more successful and enjoyable. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband Pizza Man, and their rescue cat Kit-Kat.