Horchata is so refreshing on hot summer days. The creamy, cinnamon kissed drink has always been one of my favorites. And thanks to my friend Somer McCowan and her fab new book THE ABUNDANCE DIET, we can now easily whip it up whenever the mood strikes!
I have been so excited waiting for Somer’s book to be released! It honestly couldn’t get here fast enough for me, which says a lot because if a book has the word diet in it, I will usually walk the other way. Not because I don’t find myself needing to watch what I eat periodically, but because I like to eat delicious food and don’t like feeling so restricted. I spent way too many years trying to stick to the latest diet when I was younger, always chasing “skinny.” This is what is so awesome about Somer’s book. Her recipes are totally delicious with just the right combo of comfort and flavor, and you don’t feel like you’re dieting at all. Better than that, they keep you full and satisfied!
Somer knows what she’s talking about. This is the diet plan that she used to reverse her own severe Ulcerative Colitis, and lose over 100 pounds. Her plan helps you lose weight quickly and safely, while feeling full and eating an abundance of whole plant-based foods. Plus you don’t have to count calories. Thats a win-win in my book!
The plan includes over 100 recipes (all gluten-free!) and is customizable to suit individual tastes. But the best part is that these healthy recipes are delicious. For me that’s what it is all about.
So, thanks to Somer and her publisher Vegan Heritage Press, I not only get to share the horchata recipe with you but I get to do a giveaway as well! Make sure to leave a comment telling me your favorite healthy snack. And don’t forget to leave a way for me to reach you should you win. Good luck!
- 2 tablespoons raw cashew pieces, or whole cashews, roughly chopped
- 2 to 4 soft medjool dates, pitted and snipped into bits
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a blender, combine the cashews, dates, water, and cinnamon. Blend the ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Note: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, soak your cashews and dates in the 2 cups water in a pint mason jar for 2 to 4 hours before blending. (Recipe from The Abundance Diet, © 2015 by Somer McCowan. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press LLC.)
Sue Ellen Basore says
June 16, 2015 at 8:19 amlove a veggie fruit smoothie/juice!
Stephanie says
June 16, 2015 at 8:52 amI love a crisp apple with almond butter
Kylie says
June 16, 2015 at 9:10 amI love snacking on hummus or chips & salsa!!
elizabeth says
June 16, 2015 at 9:18 amGarlic/”parmesan” Plentils are my current snack obsession.
Psuke says
June 16, 2015 at 9:27 amPeanut butter & apples, or homemade chia crackers with or without hummus. I’m all about variety. 🙂
Paula says
June 16, 2015 at 9:37 amSomer’s book sounds great. My favorite healthy snack is hummus & veggies.
Marika says
June 16, 2015 at 9:40 amOh my gosh, this book looks fantastic! So hard to pick one snack to highlight, such a grazer am I…but I’m feeling figs stuffed with walnuts, presently.
Nicollette D says
June 16, 2015 at 10:24 amI love Somer’s website. Her Kick Ace Cheese Ball probably changed my life–and was the first thing I made with my Blendtec!
Sally says
June 16, 2015 at 10:35 amLime and chili cashews are my go-to snack of the moment, plus anything from Back to Eden bakery in Portland!
Stephanie says
June 16, 2015 at 11:00 amOven Roasted vegetables sprinkled with sea salt and nooch…..
Cece says
June 16, 2015 at 1:16 pmLately I’ve been into the giant Inca Corn. But edamame is on regular rotation as well. This book looks great!
Kim says
June 16, 2015 at 2:54 pmmy favorite healthy snack is baked corn tortillas with salsa verde! And probably some avocado too.
Karen Guiney says
June 16, 2015 at 3:35 pmHummus!
Michelle Micci says
June 16, 2015 at 7:04 pmApples and raw almond butter
TofuTed says
June 16, 2015 at 10:03 pmmy go to snack is a banana with almond butter for sweet… Kale chips for savory. Then again fresh cold mango is hard to beat as well…
Amelia says
June 16, 2015 at 11:57 pmYum! I’ve never had horchata, I must try! My favorite summertime snack is Miso Edamame bites on top of rice crackers. Simple and delicious. Thanks for the opportunity!
Johanna says
June 17, 2015 at 3:31 amI had a multi grain bagel, toasted with avocado yesterday, what a nice juicy piece of fruit is always lovely.
Lisa says
June 17, 2015 at 6:20 amYesterday, I had sourdough toast with avocado for a snack. I might do that again today… yum!
Sonja Hilton says
June 17, 2015 at 8:16 amapples peanut butter and raisins… popcorn
kathie swanson says
June 17, 2015 at 9:55 amFlour tortillas toasted on the open flame of the stovetop, I especially like it with a bit of char…then spread it with some vegan cream cheese and a dollop of salsa. Roll, eat and do it again! fyi – Best eaten right away so you get the crackle from the char on the tortilla!
Marcy says
June 17, 2015 at 10:11 amMy favorite healthy snack is spicy roasted chickpeas. I can’t eat just one. I’d love to try Somer’s recipes!
Paula says
June 17, 2015 at 3:21 pmMy very favorite healthy snack is a multi-colored, fresh veggie platter with two or three different types of hummus (e.g., cilantro, roasted red pepper, garlic, etc.).
Stevie says
June 17, 2015 at 4:18 pmMy favorite is a spicy bean dip with homemade baked tortilla chips.
Anna McD says
June 18, 2015 at 5:42 amCucumbers and tomatoes with coconut vinegar is a favorite snack of mine.
charj says
June 18, 2015 at 11:47 amMy favorite healthy snack is seeds and nuts.
Karen D says
June 19, 2015 at 11:34 amApple slices spread with almond butter (I put in my email, and I’m @KDFF on twitter)
Josiane says
June 22, 2015 at 8:51 amThis horchata recipe is so simple, and it sounds so delicious! Thank you for sharing it.
As for my favorite snack, nothing beats perfectly ripe fresh fruit!