Description
This Easy Vegan Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made with almond milk, rice, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest, it’s a wholesome and satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 3 cups almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients, including almond milk, water, rice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt into a pot and whisk well to integrate flavors evenly.
- Heat to Boil: Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, which helps initiate the cooking of the rice and dissolves all components together.
- Simmer and Stir: Once boiling, lower the heat to a low simmer. Stir the mixture frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom and to allow the pudding to thicken gradually, cooking for about 15-20 minutes until it reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve Warm: Spoon the rice pudding into bowls and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy it warm for the best comforting flavor experience.
Notes
- Use short-grain white rice for the creamiest texture; long-grain rice will be less creamy.
- Adjust maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a richer pudding, substitute some of the water with additional almond milk or coconut milk.
- This pudding can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated.
- If the pudding thickens too much when cooled, stir in a splash of almond milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
