Chicha Venezolana with Cinnamon

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Chicha Venezolana with Cinnamon: Chicha Venezolana with Cinnamon, thick sweet rice-milk beverage, served in an appropriate…

Thick sweet rice-milk beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Venezuela, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Cinnamon

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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14.0 tbsp (145.0 g)cooked white rice
1 ½ cups (350.0 ml)pasteurized rice milk, unflavored
⅓ cup (80.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
¾ cup (110.0 g)ice cubes
½ tsp (1.5 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

If the cooked white rice needs cooking, use only fully cooked or pasteurized ready-to-drink product; chill before assembly.
Combine cooked white rice, rice milk, whole milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender.
Blend until smooth; if textured solids are present, blend thoroughly and strain only if that suits the drink.
For this original cinnamon adaptation, add 1.5 g ground cinnamon to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Pour over ice into two tall glasses and serve cold.

Tips

Grain or flour components must be cooked thoroughly; dry flour should never be consumed raw.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chicha venezolana with cinnamon?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store chicha venezolana with cinnamon?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make chicha venezolana with cinnamon ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Thick sweet rice-milk beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Venezuela, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

257 Calories / serving

3.4g Fat

51.6g Carbs

3.9g Protein

23.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~514 cal · 7g fat · 103g carbs · 8g protein · 47g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.