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Cow's Milk Alternatives

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Soy milk and cow's milk are considered large proteins and may be difficult for a baby's not fully-formed digestion system to handle. Rice, on the other hand, is easy for babies to digest. Whey has smaller casein molecules, which are fine for baby digestion and avoid colic or gas.

Horchata

(Adapted from Meal-Master recipe)

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 4 cups rice milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • Ice

Place the rice in a bowl with enough hot water to cover it. Allow the rice to soak overnight. The next day, strain out the water. Then, put 1/2 cup fresh water and 2 cups rice milk in a blender and blend until the rice has liquefied. Stir in the 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Once absorbed into mixture, do the same with the other half of the ingredients. Finally, strain through a cheesecloth for a creamy consistency. Serve over ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks.