Description
A creamy, comforting vegan rice pudding made with plant-based milks, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and flavored with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect as a wholesome dessert or breakfast.
Ingredients
1 cup Arborio rice (or any short-grain rice)
4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
1/2 cup canned coconut milk (for extra creaminess)
1/2 cup maple syrup (or any sweetener of your choice)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Chopped almonds or coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the Arborio rice, almond milk, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens. Add more plant-based milk if it gets too thick.
- When the rice is cooked and creamy, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- If using raisins, stir them in now and let them warm through.
- Remove the pudding from heat and let it cool slightly before serving; it will thicken as it cools.
- Garnish with chopped almonds, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and customizable.
You can substitute coconut milk with extra plant-based milk if desired.
Add fresh fruits or toasted coconut flakes for variations.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of plant milk.
Freezes well; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
