Horchata con Leche
Horchata con Leche is a creamy, refreshing beverage that combines traditional Mexican horchata (a sweet, cinnamon-infused rice milk) with regular milk. Its typical ingredients include rice, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and milk, originating from Mexico with roots in Spanish horchata. It's a popular drink often served cold, especially during warm weather or with spicy meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates from rice and sugar, with moderate fat and protein from the added milk. It provides calcium and some B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 150-250 per serving depending on sweetness and milk type.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions in Mexico, while nutritionally, it offers a plant-based base (rice) enriched with dairy for added nutrients, making it a unique hybrid beverage.
