Horchata de Maca (Cinammon-Rice Drink)

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
1/2 c skim milk
1c white rice, soaked for a minimum of 2 hours
6 c water
1/2 c agave nectar or sugar
1 Tbsp. maca root powder
1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
crushed ice, to serve

1. Place skim milk and rice with 1 cup of the water in a blender and blend for 15seconds.Add the 4 cups of water and continue blending for 30 seconds.
2. Add the agave nectar or sugar(if using),maca, and cinnamon and blend for an additional 10 more seconds.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a serving pitcher, adding the remaining cup of water.Serve horchata over crushed ice or store in the fridge.Will keep for 3-4 days.

Licuado de Fruta de Maranon (Cashew Apple Smoothie)

This rather pecular fruit,maranon known in english as cashew apple(fruit) is popular throughout Central America & Brazil where it is popularly enjoyed as a refreshing licuado on a hot summer day.
Yield:1 large serving
Ingredients:
1 cashew apple, ends removed, chopped in pieces
1 medium banana, peeled, sliced

1 c low-fat milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
crushed ice

1.Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.Serve immediately.