This vegan apple rice pudding is creamy, dairy-free, and naturally sweet. A comforting dessert or breakfast made with simple ingredients.
⏱ Time & Servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
🧺 Ingredients
- ¾ cup short-grain rice (or arborio)
- 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 cup water
- 1 large apple, peeled & diced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, rinse the rice under cold water.
Next, add rice, water, and plant milk to a saucepan.
Then, bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat.
After that, add diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Meanwhile, stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once thick and creamy, stir in maple syrup and vanilla.
Finally, simmer for 5 more minutes and serve warm.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy: Use canned coconut milk instead of plant milk.
- Sugar-Free: Sweeten only with apple purée.
- Protein Boost: Stir in chia seeds after cooking.
- Fall Flavor: Add cloves or cardamom.
- Baked Version: Transfer to a dish and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Apple Rice Pudding
Firstly, apples provide fiber and antioxidants.
Secondly, rice offers gentle, long-lasting energy.
Moreover, it’s dairy-free and easy to digest.
In addition, cinnamon helps balance blood sugar.
As a result, this pudding supports gut health and comfort.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, mash the apples fully for a smoother texture.
- Then, reduce spices for sensitive taste buds.
- Next, swirl in applesauce for sweetness.
- Finally, serve with fun toppings like raisins or coconut flakes 🍎✨.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
