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Healthy Rice Pudding

Creamy Healthy Rice Pudding with Maple and Cinnamon Delight

This Healthy Rice Pudding combines creamy plant-based milk and maple syrup for a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Plant-based, Vegan
Servings 4 cups
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding

  • 2 cups Plant-based milk using almond or coconut milk adds unique flavors
  • ½ cup Maple syrup a natural sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon adds spice and cozy aroma
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Cooked rice the heart of this pudding

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest brightens the dessert
  • ½ cup Raisins adds chewy sweetness

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well mixed and warm over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir in cooked rice. Lower heat to a simmer and continue stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.
  • Simmer for another 2-5 minutes until pudding thickens, adjusting the consistency with more plant-based milk if necessary.
  • Stir in lemon zest and raisins if desired and taste to adjust sweetness with more maple syrup.
  • Serve warm or chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Enjoy warm or chilled, garnished with cinnamon or fresh fruit for added flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Healthy Rice Pudding, plant-based treat, Quick Dessert, Rice Pudding, Vegan Dessert
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