Almond Milk Rice Pudding
Almond milk rice pudding is a creamy, comforting, and dairy-free dessert made with simple ingredients like white rice, almond milk, and vanilla. Perfect served warm or chilled, it’s lightly sweet and cozy — ideal for a wholesome treat or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (short or medium grain preferred)
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: raisins, chopped nuts, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, extra cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, almond milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in sugar (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often, until pudding reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it rests.
- Serve warm or chilled with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rice to cut cooking time to 10–15 minutes.
- For extra creaminess, substitute half the almond milk with canned coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste and try adding raisins during cooking for a natural sweetness boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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