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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    Published: Feb 16, 2022 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Petra · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Oat Milk Rice Pudding (Vegan)

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    This Oat Milk Rice Pudding is a delicious and creamy dessert made with just 5 ingredients! It's naturally vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free!

    Oat milk rice pudding served in a white bowl and topped with ground cinnamon.

    Rice pudding is a classic childhood food and when I think about it brings nothing but joy to me.

    This dairy-free version is made with oat milk but is still as creamy and decadent as the real thing! It has hints of cinnamon, is not too sweet, and is very easy to make! Just 1 pot is needed!

    For more oat milk recipes, check out my oat milk matcha latte, oat milk chocolate pudding, and oat milk eggnog.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make oat milk rice pudding
    • Optional add-ins
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • More Dairy-free Dessert Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Rice: We are using jasmine rice and it turns out great! I don't think you necessarily need to use short-grain rice to make this recipe.
    • Sugar: We use white granulated sugar, but brown sugar and coconut sugar will work as well.

    How to make oat milk rice pudding

    Step 1

    To a medium-sized pot, add oat milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil.

    Step 2

    Then, add rice and stir again. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes. Stirring often, until thickened. That's it!

    Optional add-ins

    • Raisins - ⅓ cup raisins added in the beginning.
    • Cardamom - ½ tsp.
    • Full-fat coconut milk or vegan cream- ½ cup stirred at the end for creaminess.
    • Dairy-free butter - 2-3 tablespoon vegan butter stirred at the end for creaminess and flavor.
    • Roasted walnuts or pecans- added on top as a finishing touch.
    • Rosewater - 1 teaspoon for flavor. added in the beginning.
    • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top.

    Expert Tips

    • Use barista oat milk if possible. In order to make the best rice pudding, you'll need creamy and thick oat milk, not the watery stuff. We've found that barista oat milk works best.
    • Simmer on medium-low or low heat. Your rice pudding should be cooking at a gentle simmer and not rapidly boiling! This is how you get the most starch out of the rice and you can't speed the process.
    • Stir every 10 minutes. This is important to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. In the last 10 minutes, you should stir every 2 minutes or so. At that point, the mixture will be pretty thick and can easily burn!
    • Adjust the thickness if needed. If you want more of a runnier rice pudding, you can add ½ cup more milk after you remove it from the heat.
    A white bowl filled with oat milk rice pudding.

    FAQ

    What is the best type of rice to use?

    Old-fashioned rice pudding is made with short-grain rice like arborio rice. However, since we are using 5-6 cups of milk for just ½ cup rice, using long-grain rice is not a problem. We use jasmine rice and it works great!

    Can you make this recipe with other types of milk?

    Yes, this recipe can work with any type of non-dairy milk, including almond milk, soy milk, light coconut milk, etc.

    Do you serve it hot or cold?

    This depends on you, but we prefer it warm! If you want to serve it cold, keep in mind that it continues to thicken as it cools and you may need to stir some extra milk before serving to loosen it a bit.

    Can you freeze rice pudding?

    Yes! Let it cool completely then transfer to a container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

    Vegan rice pudding in a white bowl with a spoon in it.

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    📖 Recipe

    Oat milk rice pudding served in a white bowl and topped with ground cinnamon.

    Vegan Oat Milk Rice Pudding

    This Oat Milk Rice Pudding is a delicious and creamy dessert made in just 1 pot! It's naturally vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Middle-Eastern Inspried
    Cuisine: Dessert, Gluten-free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Author: Petra
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    Equipment

    • Stovetop

    Ingredients

    • 5 ½ - 6 cups oat milk (barista type works best, gluten-free if needed)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar (or any sugar you like)
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • A healthy pinch of salt
    • ½ cup Jasmine rice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
    Step-by-step imagesScroll back to find detailed recipe photos!

    Instructions

    • To a medium-sized heavy-bottom pot, add oat milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
    • Once bubbling, add rice and stir. Cook for 45-50 minutes on medium-low or low heat. Make sure to stir every 10 minutes.
    • In the last 10 minutes of cooking, you'll need to stir every 2 minutes to prevent the rice pudding from sticking to the bottom.
    • Once it has thickened (it will have the consistency of yogurt), remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add any additional milk if you want to thin it out. Serve right away or cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 4 hours if you like it cold.

    Notes

    Storage
    Fridge: Let leftovers cool to room temperature. Then, transfer to a container and cover with a lid. Save in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    Freezer: Let leftovers cool to room temperature. Then, transfer to a container and cover with a lid. Freeze for 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
    To reheat
    Stovetop: Add rice pudding to a small pot with a splash of milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until warmed through.
    Microwave: Add rice pudding to a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of milk. Heat for 1 minute, then take out of the oven and stir. Heat for 1 more minute or until warmed through.
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcal

    Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.

    Tried this recipe?Leave me a rating and a comment telling me how it went. Or tag me at @sunglowkichen and hashtag #sunglowkitchen on Instagram!

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    Comments

    1. Julia says

      January 25, 2023 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      I loved rice pudding as a child and I am happy I can make it vegan now. So delicious!

      Reply
    2. Michael says

      November 02, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect dessert. Been making this for a quick snack before work. Super fast!

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        November 02, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        So glad you like my recipe, Michael!

        Reply
    5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

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