Cinnamon Brown Rice Pudding

This Easy brown rice pudding is so delicious. I’m not really sure why I waited so long to share it here!

The best part about this brown rice pudding recipe is that you can also swap out the brown for white rice, if you are so inclined.

I decided that I needed to make some, but I only had almond milk and brown rice on hand. Brown rice is a whole grain option, so I figured that would be fine and went with it.

This was my first time using brown rice in a rice pudding recipe, it went pretty smoothly!

This recipe makes a great vegan dessert.

I took my book of family recipes, found the rice pudding recipe, and twisted it into something just a bit different with brown rice and almond milk. It isn’t a traditional rice pudding, but it is helpful for special diets. This recipe is technically vegan and is helpful for healthy eating.

What can you add to rice pudding?

I really wanted to add dried figs and maple syrup into the mix but I decided this time I would stick to ground cinnamon since I was making delicious rice pudding for other people. You can also add a cinnamon stick for extra flavor.

Next time I’ll experiment with some flavor combinations. Doesn’t fig and maple sound pretty great?

If you don’t like raisins, feel free to omit them or eat around them. I won’t be offended.

In addition to raisins, you can also add:

• Chocolate chips (why not!)
• Chia seeds (for those extra omega 3s!)
• Any type of dried fruit (my go-to here would be figs!)
• Teaspoon maple syrup
• Teaspoon vanilla extract
• Nutmeg

How to serve Rice Pudding

You can let the rice pudding cool completely and store in the fridge and serve it cold or you can serve warm immediately after it cooks or heat it up in the microwave.

What kind of Almond Milk should I use with Rice Pudding?

Whole milk is going to give you the really creamy brown rice pudding, but you can absolutely use non-dairy milk in a rice pudding recipe. Almond milk and coconut milk are great dairy-free options. You could also try to use oat milk, but I have not done this myself so be aware that you will get different results if you make any substitutions. PS. I haven’t tried coconut milk either in this recipe, so again, substitute at your own risk!

I would imagine that adding heavy cream in addition to the milk would be a way to make a really creamy dessert.

What type of rice should I use?

For a traditional recipe, you’ll want to use cooked rice, specifically white rice. Long grain brown rice came out really well this time around for that whole grain recipe. Arborio rice can also be used for a creamy texture. I would not recommend trying wild rice for a creamy texture.

How to make creamy rice pudding?

You’ll find full instructions in the recipe card, but briefly, on the stovetop, boil 4 cups of water and stir in the brown rice over medium-high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for thirty minutes.

Next, you’ll want to transfer the rice to a large bowl and set aside.

To make a healthy rice pudding, bring almond milk, sugar, honey, and spices to a low heat.

Add in the rice, butter, and a handful of raisins for a bit more chewy texture.

What type of Brown Sugar do I use in Rice pudding?

You can use regular cane sugar but if you are so inclined to try brown sugar, I wouldn’t fight you!

If you’re looking to create a healthy snack, you might consider trying coconut sugar.