There are a lot of plant milks you can consume instead of cow milk, but sometimes they are expensive or full of sugar, preservatives, additives and other unhealthy substances. I have good news for you, plant milks are really easy to make and also cheaper than store bought. To make this rice milk you only need cooked rice and water, that’s all. You can also add your favorite sweetener, for example, I’ve used dates this time. If you want a thicker milk you can add more rice, or if you want a more liquid milk, add less.
I’ve never made rice milk before and I don’t know why, because I love it and you only have to blend rice, water and your favorite sweetener to make this nutritious and delicious drink. If you have a powerful blender, you don’t need to strain the milk, but if you don’t have one or you want a more liquid milk you can strain it with a cheese cloth, a napkin or something like that. I recommend you not to use a strainer, but you can try if you want.
I prefer to use brown rice to make this recipe because it’s healthier and more nourishing, but you can use any other kind of rice. Try to add vanilla, cocoa or carob powder, ground cinnamon or other ingredients you like, it’s totally up to you.
Rice milk is more digestible than soy milk, lighter than almond milk and other plant milks made with nuts. It’s also suitable for coeliacs, lactose intolerance and vegans, it’s for everybody! If you have diabetes and you don’t want to add dates, you can use stevia or any other sweetener you can consume.
Rice is a healthy cereal, especially if you use brown rice. You don’t have to be afraid to eat carbs if you avoid unhealthy and refined food like white sugar or wheat. Asians eat rice and they are thinner and healthier than we are! In addition, choose the right way to prepare your food, eat a lot of raw fruits and vegetables and avoid fried foods.
Store the rice milk in a sealed container in the fridge for three or four days. As you can see, this milk is easy to prepare and it’s ready in 5 minutes. If you are a busy person and you don’t have much time, you can cook more rice and prepare another recipe, such as this vegan fried rice, you’ll have two delicious recipes in a hurry!
Homemade Rice Milk
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free
You only need rice, water and your favorite sweetener to make this delicious rice milk. It’s ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (100 g)
- 2 cups water (500 ml)
- 4 dates
Instructions
- Blend the cooked rice, dates and water until well blended and almost smooth.
- Strain the blended rice mixture using a cheesecloth, napkin or a strainer. This step is optional.
- Store the rice milk in a sealed container in the fridge for three or four days.
Hi friend
Thanks for your efforts.
Any knowledge on vitamin B drink derived from rice?
Hi Bryant! I’m so sorry, but I don’t know what you’re talking about…
I’ve been making hemp milk for my morning coffee for about a year. I’m starting to think it’s too high in fat/oil. I’ve decided to try rice milk. I do have a strainer bag, but I also have a high speed blender, so I’m hoping to avoid the straining. Yours was the only recipe I’ve seen that says straining is optional. So I’ll try it that way first. I’m assuming that rice milk can be frozen? I made 4-5 bottles of hemp milk at a time, and froze them with no ill effects. Have you frozen any?
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Hi Elizabeth! I’ve never frozen myself, so I don’t know, but I think it could work…
Can I make cream for decorating cake from this rice milk
Hi Kiranmai! I’ve never tried it myself, so I don’t know, but you could try my coconut whipped cream: https://simpleveganblog.com/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream/ It’s out of this world!
I have sone have problems with lactose in cow milk,,, I want to do your recipe,, my quetion is can I use dates for 9 month baby?
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Hi Zhino! You should always ask all your health questions to a doctor 🙂 Have a nice day!
How in the world could anyghi g so nice be so easy. I’ve been paying loads of money buying rice milk. You are my forever friend. Added your page to my home screen for quick access.
Hi Bev! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂 Have a nice day!
Has anyone tried using agave nectar (the real stuff – not the processed garbage) for the sweetener? Any thoughts on amounts?
Hi Ann! I’ve never tried it myself, but any sweetener will do. Just add it gently until it’s sweet enough for you 🙂
Is parboiled white rice unhealthy to use in this recipe ?
Hi Jemmah! You can use the type of rice you want. However, brown rice is the healthier choice 🙂
Thank you dear for the nice way of writing
My 4 month old baby has cow milk allergy
So I am looking for recipes for her
Hi Yassmen! Thank YOU for your comment 🙂
Hi! This is a silly question but I want to clarify before I make the recipe 🙂 is the 1/2 cup of rice before it is cooked or after? If it is cooked, how much raw rice is it before cooking? Thanks!
Hi Sacha! As you can read in the recipe box, it’s 1/2 cup of cooked rice, so it’s after. I can’t tell you how much raw rice you should use, sorry!
Can I make the rice the night before, and blend it the next day? Will it effect the flavor at all? -from a busy mom who always forgets until the evening-
Hi Lisa! Yes, you can, it will be delicious as well 🙂
Thanks for the recipe, I’m going to try it this afternoon as I’m so tired of paying almost 2 euros for a container of rice milk and then it having oil and other ingredients I don’t want or need. Looks easy enough, and certainly can’t taste any worse than some of the packaged rice milks I’ve bought lately 🙂
Thanks again!!
Hi Leo! Hope you like it 🙂
Hi there! I’ll definitely try this. Just an fyi, dates are great for diabetics since they’re shown to help regulate blood sugar. Made date syrups, etc for my mom and kicked her diabetes good bye 😀
Also for the question on how to do this with uncooked rice. You’ll need to soak the rice and drain but don’t rinse. No need to cook. Will be interesting to see how different this taste in comparison.
Hi Charlotte! Thanks a lot for your valuable comment 🙂 Have a nice day!
Hi there,
Do you blend the cooking water with the cooked rice or do you use fresh water ?
Thanks,
Martin
Hi Martin! I use fresh water 🙂
I’m so glad I found this recipe. I just looked at the store bought rice drink and it is loaded with oil, I do not want to consume. Since I only use rice milk for oatmeal and smoothies. Would I really have to strain it? Thank you I will look over your website and bookmark you.
Hi Cheryl! I prefer to strain it, but it’s not necessary 🙂
Hi!
lovely recipe ; )
what can we do with the rice pulp from preparation? do you have recipes perhaps?
thanks!!
Hi Mariana! No, I haven’t, but you can add it to your smoothies or soups or even make cookies, energy bites or many other recipes 🙂
Hi, I think I have to try this now because it looks so nice.
Hi there! Thank you so much 🙂 Hope you like it!
Hi. Does it have to be brown rice or will white rice work?
Hi Niki! White rice also works 🙂
When you say store the rice milk in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, does that mean you have to store it for that long or that’s how long it will remain good for?
Hi Alex! The second one, you can drink it immediately 🙂
Delicious drink. Very nice touch with the dates. I have tried before without a sweetener and it was not so good. I do like it with white rice and also to add a little bit of saffron makes fantastic :).
Thank you for sharing
Hi Michael! I’m so glad you liked it 😀
Hey gurls 🙂 and hoby chefs, can i make a vegan rice mayo out of homemade rice milk? Im playing in the kitchen instead of doing yoga 🙂 so it would be awesome to stay guilt free 🙂 im not that close to my succes ( and my rommates delights)
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Hi Onsenia! We have a vegan mayo recipe that is really popular on the blog: simpleveganblog.com/vegan-mayonnaise/ I’ve never used rice milk (only soy and almond milk), but maybe it works… Have a nice day!
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how did you cook the rice first? silly question I know.
Hi Teresa! I cook the rice according to package directions. Just boil the rice with some water until it’s soft 🙂
Hi i want to try it but i relly dont know what dates are?
Hi Vicky! They’re a healthy sweetener, so you can use any other sweetener you want. Have a nice day!
Hi there,
Just wodering…is it necessary to cook the rice first?
Thanks.
Sue
Hi Sue! I think you could blend the water with raw rice and then cook the milk, although, but you will get a thick paste, not a plant milk. Besides, when the rice is cooked, the mixture is easier to blend 🙂
Does anyone have a rice & coconut milk recipe? with the two combined? (and almond+rice) I tasted a store-bought version that was organic (made in Italy) but I would like to make it myself.
Thank you!
Hi Jocelyne! You could blend cooked rice (cold), some fresh or shredded coconut and your favorite sweetener with some water 🙂 Hope it works!
Sounds yummy! Can’ wait to try it. I love the taste of soymilk in my coffee but try to avoid soy if I can. Most rice milks on the market are watery and have yucky ingredients.
Hi Jennifer! My favorite plant milks are almond and oat milk, but this one is also delicious! Hope you like it 😉
I don’t have dates. My recipe calls for unsweetened. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Sandra! Feel free to use any other sweetener you have on hand 🙂
do you need to use a sweetener?
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Hi Ramona! No, you don’t, it’s up to you!
4 dates?
Hi Marti! I used 4 Deglet Nour dates 🙂
Thanks for the recipe. It’s exactly what I need. I can’t seem to find a packaged rice milk without other ingredients I don’t want to eat!! Now that I have tried this, I don’t know why anyone would bother buying the packaged stuff!!
Love your website. Found you for your delicious vegan gluten free pancakes last weekend and they are awesome. Can’t wait to try out some of your other creations!! Thanks for posting!!
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Hi Abe! That’s why I love this recipe, it’s made with only 3 ingredients!!! Thanks a lot for your words and I’m glad you liked the pancakes 😉
Make sure to rinse all rice until runs clear to rid the grains of surface starches, prevents clumping, and yields a clean, fresh taste. Whether you are rinsing the rice in a pan, a rice cooker insert, or a bowl, use plenty of water and always start by stirring the rice in circles with your fingers or by rubbing it gently between your palms to loosen the starches.
Generally cleans the rice same as quinoa and other grains
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Hi Saniel! Thanks a lot for your comment, it’s really interesting 🙂