Description
Indulge in a delicious and creamy Vegan Rice Pudding that’s dairy-free and bursting with flavor. This stovetop dessert is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup arborio or short-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)
- ½ cup canned coconut milk (for creaminess)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Additions:
- pinch of nutmeg
- raisins or chopped dates
- chopped nuts or fruit for topping
Instructions
- Boil the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in almond milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg if using. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often.
- Simmer: Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Add vanilla extract and optional raisins or dates.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm or chill for a cold option. Top with nuts, fruit, or extra plant milk.
Notes
- For extra richness, use all coconut milk or a barista blend oat milk.
- You can adjust sweetness or use brown sugar.
- The pudding thickens as it cools, so add a splash of plant milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
