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Healthy Rice Pudding

Creamy Healthy Rice Pudding That Melts in Your Mouth

This Healthy Rice Pudding is a creamy, vegan dessert made without dairy or refined sugars, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Plant-Based Milk Almond milk is recommended for a nutty flavor
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Leftover rice works well
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Cream Coconut cream adds richness
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used as a substitute
For Flavor and Spice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Nutmeg can be substituted if desired
  • 1 pinch Salt Sea salt recommended
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Optional but recommended for brightness
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Dried cranberries can be substituted or omitted

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together plant-based milk, plant-based cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Once heated, reduce to low heat and stir in cooked rice, mixing thoroughly for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and raisins if desired, adjusting sweetness with maple syrup.
  5. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator for an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This pudding makes a great breakfast or dessert option and can be customized with different flavors and spices.

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