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    Modified: Mar 15, 2024 · Published: Nov 27, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Homemade Rice Milk

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    Use leftover rice to make this 5 minute Homemade Rice Milk recipe! Made with just 3 ingredients found in your pantry.

    Rice Milk with a cup of coffee.

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    With only 3 ingredients and made in 5 minutes you can't go wrong with this Homemade Rice Milk recipe. Not only is this dairy-free milk super easy to make, but you get to control the ingredients.

    Doesn't taste sweet enough? Add more sweetener. Want it thicker? Add less water.

    Plus you don't have any of those ingredients that you have no idea of why they're in there like store-bought rice milks.

    It's just plain rice, maple syrup or other sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, and water. (I didn't count salt and water as ingredients.)

    Another recipe to try is my Homemade Oat Milk recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🥛 Other Plant Based Milk Recipes
    • 🎥  Video
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is a great way to use up leftover rice.
    • It's made with only 3 ingredients (not counting water and salt).
    • It's made in minutes and is a perfect substitute for store-bought non-dairy milk.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Rice milk ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Cooked rice: I used brown rice, but you can use either brown rice or white rice.
    • Water: Thins out the rice milk.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, dates, or your favorite sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors and adds flavor. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Process of rice milk being made.

    Step 1: Add cooked rice, water, vanilla extract, salt, and maple syrup to a high-speed blender or Nutribullet. Blend for about 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy.

    Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth with a large bowl underneath.

    Rice Milk being poured into a mug of hibiscus tea.

    💭 Tips

    • Blend for 1 minute or so to break up the rice and get creamier milk.
    • If you want a really thick consistency, start with less water, like if you want to use it as creamer for coffee.
    • I adjust the amount of maple syrup depending on how I use it. I like my rice milk on the sweeter side for coffee and cereal but prefer less sweetener for a smoothie. Start with less and see how you like it.
    • Rice milk will separate when stored in the fridge. Just give it a shake before using it.
    • You could also add freeze-dried fruit like I did with my Flavored Almond Milk recipe.

    🥡 Storage

    Since this is a homemade rice milk recipe without preservatives like store-bought non-dairy milk, this recipe will last about 5 days in the fridge. If you don't think you'll use it up in time, you can freeze it in ice cube trays.

    Frozen rice milk will last several months.

    Rice Milk in a pitcher next to a mug of tea.

    🥛 Other Plant Based Milk Recipes

    • Cashew Milk
      Cashew Milk
    • Homemade Almond Milk
      Homemade Almond Milk
    • Homemade Hemp Milk
      Homemade Hemp Milk
    • Fruity Almond Milk
      Fruity Almond Milk

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    Homemade Rice Milk

    Use leftover rice to make this 5 minute Homemade Rice Milk recipe! Made with just 3 ingredients found in your pantry.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 108kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked rice - I used brown rice
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Blend ingredients in a Nutribullet or high speed blender for 1 minute or until you have the desired consistency.
    • Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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