Vegan Apple Rice Pudding

The Vegan Apple Rice Pudding is a great dessert for vegans. You can prepare this dessert in almost 50 minutes. The ingredients for making this are just a few. The products are all plant-based. This dessert is warm and creamy. It combines sweet apples and rich rice. The Vegan Apple Rice Pudding is satisfying. You can also call it a comfort dessert. You do not need a large amount of sugar to make it sweet. The apples already provide natural sweetness. We also include cinnamon for a nicer aroma. The dessert gives off a nice scent when it cooks. The recipe is simple itself.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 210 kcal
• Prep duration: 10 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cup
• Cook duration: 35-40 minutes
• Cuisine: American-Inspired
• Total time: 45-50 minutes
• Course: Dessert/Snack
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• Medium saucepan

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup short-grain rice
• 2 apples (medium) (peeled & chopped)
• 3 cups almond milk
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Salt (a pinch)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SHORT-GRAIN RICE:

• When we cook it, it gets creamy. It provides a deep feeling to the dessert. For an alternative, use medium-grain rice.

APPLES:

• You do not require much sugar when making this dessert. Apples cover up the sweet taste. They are naturally sweet. Along with it, they include moisture. Other options for this are bananas, peaches, or pears. Choose what you prefer.

ALMOND MILK:

• We need milk for making this pudding. Almond milk makes it vegan-friendly. It gives a creamy element to the pudding. This milk can blend very nicely as well. Other vegan milk options are soy or oat milk.

WATER:

• Water helps in keeping the pudding light. It does not allow the dessert from getting too thick. For an alternative, use more plant milk. This will make the pudding more creamy.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• It gives a taste like caramel. This product is sweet. Alternatives include brown sugar or coconut sugar.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Vanilla extract can improve the overall taste of the dessert. A substitution idea for this is almond extract.

CINNAMON:

• Cinnamon can combine nicely with the apples. The aroma of the pudding also enhances with its use. Pumpkin spice is an alternative idea.

SALT:

• It can maintain the sweetness of the pudding. You can omit if you desire to.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a saucepan.
2. Include water, plant milk, and rice in it.
3. Put the saucepan on medium flame.
4. Slightly boil the ingredients.
5. Then include salt, maple syrup, cinnamon, and apples in it.
6. Mix it completely.
7. Lower the flame.
8. Simmer the mixture for 35 minutes.
9. Keep mixing it after some time.
10. Set it aside after making it thick.
11. Lastly, include vanilla extract.
12. Mix it.
13. Your delicious pudding is now ready.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Putting apple slices on top will complete the look.
• You can add some more cinnamon to the pudding.
• If you prefer very sweet desserts, pour some more maple syrup.
• Including chopped nuts will give this pudding a nicer look.

TIPS:

• Make sure to mix the pudding from time to time. Otherwise, there is a chance that your pudding may burn.
• Putting more vegan milk in the dessert will not cause it to get very thick.
• Make sure to use very ripe apples. This will provide the dessert with a good sweet taste.
• You can mash some apples if you like. The dessert will become smooth.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• The pudding can keep well for 4 days. Make sure to use a tight box.

FREEZER:

• Freezing is fine for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Does brown rice work fine for the pudding?

• Yes, it does. You just need to cook it for longer.

How can I omit sugar?

• You just need to remove the maple syrup. Just use apples.

How can I include more cream in it?

• Coconut milk will provide creaminess.

Can I serve it cold?

• It tastes yummy when it is cold.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.2 grams

Calories: 210 kcal

Total carbs: 40 grams

Vitamin A: 50 IU

Fiber: 3 grams

Net carbs: 36 g

Calcium: 120 g

Protein: 4 grams

Portion size: 1 cup

Sodium: 110 grams

Potassium: 170 grams