Cinnamon & Nutmeg Warm Rice Drink

Citrus Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Oat Free, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Vegetarian

223 Calories | 4g Protein | 38g Carbs | 7g Fat | 3g Fiber | 11 g Sugar

15 minutes | 2 servings

This isn't your average rice drink. It's warm, creamy, and genuinely comforting with that perfect balance of sweet and spice that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a good book. It’s spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, naturally sweetened with dates and honey, and ready in just 15 minutes. Can’t beat that with a stick.

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Why You'll Love This

The cinnamon and nutmeg give it a chai-adjacent vibe without the caffeine, which means you can enjoy it any time without worrying about being wired at 2am.

The dates and honey create natural sweetness that doesn't taste artificial or cloying, and the ghee adds a richness that makes this feel indulgent even though it's surprisingly simple.

It comes together in your blender in about 15 minutes, which is ideal for mornings when night sweats had you up all night and you just need something warm, nourishing, and uncomplicated.

The Nutrition Profile

This drink delivers 38g of carbohydrates per serving, which includes 3g of fiber, primarily from the rice and natural sugars in the dates and honey. Diet culture taught us that carbs are the enemy but that wasn’t true then and it’s not true now. Carbohydrates provide your body with glucose, which is the primary energy source for your brain and muscles. As we age, maintaining steady energy throughout the day becomes increasingly important, and complex carbs from rice can help provide that sustained fuel.

You're also getting warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which have been used in traditional wellness practices for centuries. These spices contain various compounds that have been studied for their properties, though we're including them here primarily because they taste amazing and give this drink cozy fall and winter vibes.

The ghee provides some fat-soluble nutrients and helps your body absorb the beneficial compounds from the spices. If you’re not familiar with ghee, it’s a clarified butter that adds a rich, nutty flavor. It also has a high smoke point making it an excellent cooking staple.

The Ingredient List

This recipe is surprisingly simple for how impressive it tastes. You'll need cooked basmati rice (warm), unsweetened almond milk (also warm), ghee, pitted dates, raw honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The key is making sure both the rice and almond milk are warm before blending, as this creates that cozy warmth and helps everything blend smoothly.

Dairy considerations: If dairy doesn't agree with you anymore, good news: this recipe uses almond milk and ghee. As I mentioned above, ghee is clarified butter which means the milk solids have been removed. Many people who are sensitive to dairy can tolerate it. If even ghee is a problem for you, swap it for coconut oil.

Sweetener swaps: Not a honey fan? Use maple syrup instead. The dates provide most of the sweetness here anyway, so you could even reduce or eliminate the honey if you prefer less sweet beverages.

Flavor variations: Want to amp up the warming spices? Add a pinch of ground ginger before blending for extra depth and a slight kick.

The Practical Stuff

This drink is best enjoyed immediately while it's warm and freshly blended. That said, life happens, so you can refrigerate it for up to two days. Just make sure to reheat it gently before serving, as the texture and flavor are much better warm.

One serving is approximately 1 1/4 cups, which is a generous mug-full. Since this recipe makes two servings, it’s the perfect beverage to serve when your BFF is over.

No special equipment needed beyond a blender, and cleanup is minimal since everything goes into one container. It’s the perfect caffeine free beverage for those long winter nights.

The Method

This might be the easiest recipe you'll make all week. Add your warm cooked basmati rice to the blender. Pour in the warm unsweetened almond milk. The warmth is important here because cold ingredients won't blend as smoothly and you'll lose that cozy factor.

Add the ghee, pitted dates, raw honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Make sure your dates are actually pitted because nobody wants to explain to their dentist how they cracked a tooth on a date pit while making their evening, non-alcoholic nightcap.

Blend everything until completely smooth. This might take a minute or two depending on your blender's power. You want zero chunks of rice or dates remaining, just a silky, creamy consistency that's uniform throughout.

Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy immediately. If you're feeling fancy, dust a little extra cinnamon on top, but honestly, it's perfect as is.

Why This Works

This warm rice drink is the kind of simple comfort that wraps around you like a safety blanket. It's naturally sweet without being overwhelming, warming without being heavy, and comes together faster than you'd think possible. The warming spices and natural sweetness create something that feels like a special treat on a long winter’s night.

Best of all, it's gentle on sensitive stomachs and provides steady energy without caffeine or refined sugar. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones you come back to again and again, and this is definitely one of those keepers.

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