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Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt

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Aren’t those rice puddings pretty?  This recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding is super easy and adds an element of fun and variety by stirring in your yogurt of choice.  The yogurt not only makes the rice pudding even creamier, it adds flavor and allows you to get creative with the presentation.

This rice pudding can be served warm or cold and if you serve it cold it can be made well in advance to save you time (up to 2 days).  Then all you have to do is add the yogurt and, if you want, a little garnishing.  Or if you want to keep it informal but fun for an occasion like Monday night football, simply bring out the rice pudding along with a variety of fruity yogurts and let everyone select and stir in their own.  These are sure to satisfy the sweet cravings while offering a healthier dessert alternative!

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rice pudding recipe gluten free dairy free vegan yogurt
This recipe calls for arborio rice.  Also known as risotto rice, arborio is ideal for rice pudding because the high starch content makes it extra creamy.
arborio rice

Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe

Let’s get started!
Place all of the ingredients, except for the coconut oil, in a medium sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes.
cooking rice in pot
Give the rice a couple of stirs during the simmering process.  It will gradually start thickening.
cooking rice in pot
At around the 20-25 minute mark the rice will be tender and the liquid mostly absorbed.  Remove it from heat and stir in the coconut oil.
cooking rice in pot
Spoon into individual serving bowls. Either let it cool for a few minutes and then serve warm or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. Can be eaten warm or cold.
Either way, serve with a generous dollop of fruit yogurt or let everyone stir in their own yogurt of choice.
Your friends and family will love the colorful and flavorful selection!

rice pudding recipe gluten free dairy free vegan yogurt

Enjoy this Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt for a fun and wholesome dessert!

rice pudding recipe gluten free dairy free vegan yogurt

Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt

A deliciously creamy rice pudding that you can can serve with a dollop of any yogurt of your choice for a yummy assortment of flavors!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 4
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (can substitute non-dairy alternative)
  • 1/3 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • Choice of fruit yogurts for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients, except for the coconut oil, in a medium sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring a couple of times, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil.
  • Spoon into individual serving bowls. Either let it cool for a few minutes and then serve warm or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. Can be eaten warm or cold. Either way, serve with a generous dollop of fruit yogurt or for more fun, let everyone stir in their own yogurt of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Rice Pudding
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    1. Hi Charlean, the only direct substitute for oil is another source of fat. The only other fat that I’d recommend for a dessert is butter but as you’re on both a plant-based and non-oil diet that leaves no alternative but to simply omit it. It won’t greatly alter the flavor, it just won’t have as smooth of a consistency/texture.

  1. I didn’t even know there was a cashew milk! Your rice puddings turned out beautiful with the arborio rice. As much as I luv rice pudding, I haven’t had it in ages and now you have me thinking about it again. Delicious post. ;)

  2. I found this post so enlightening. I’ve never made rice pudding, but my family loves it. And you can make it with arborio rice?? Wow! I have arborio rice and Silk always on hand, so this is a must make. Thanks for sharing!