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    Updated: Jan 9, 2023 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links.

    3-Ingredient Vegan Rice Pudding with Oat Milk (Dairy Free + GF)

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    Looking for an easy vegan dessert? This vegan rice pudding recipe with oat milk only requires three ingredients and can be made on the stovetop in one pot. Plus, it's dairy-free and gluten-free! It is also very customizable, simply adding a dash of your favorite spices!

    3 ingredient vegan rice pudding with oat milk with cinnamon sticks on the side.
    Jump to Recipe

    Some rice pudding recipes call for eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, or condensed milk. That is not the case here; this is a 100% vegan recipe that is equally creamy and rich.

    This dessert is pure comfort food. My mom used to make it during the weekends when we returned from the beach; we had it chilled.

    Mom's rice pudding wasn't vegan but followed the same technique. We like oat milk for its creaminess, but cashew milk (recipe)and any other type of milk work.

    This was inspired by my creamy cardamon rice pudding recipe and is perfect as a mid-morning snack.

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 🥡 Variations
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Toppings
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 💡 Top tip
    • 🥢 How to serve
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 📚 More sweet snacks recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    As promised, to make this creamy vegan rice pudding, you will only need 3 ingredients, but you can make it sweeter or enrich its flavor with some additional spices, suggested below.

    ingredients to make vegan rice pudding on a table, oat milk, cinnamon, and rice.
    • Rice - use a starchy short, grain white rice like arborio. You can also use medium-grain white rice such as basmati rice and Jasmine rice. Arborio rice is also suitable because it is very starchy and makes creamy rice.
    • Oat milk - use creamy oat milk, or make your own (see how).
    • Cinnamon sticks - to add scent and complexity to the rice pudding. You can also use ground cinnamon.

    Optional ingredients

    optional ingredients for rice pudding: maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
    • Vanilla extract - adds a floral note that blends in perfectly with oat milk and cooked rice. Also, you can simply drop the vanilla bean pod's inner pulp into the milk.
    • Maple syrup - adds sweetness and hints of vanilla, caramel, and prune. 
    • Sea salt - acts as a flavor enhancer for the rest of the ingredients.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Instructions

    This oat milk pudding involves two simple steps.

    1. Boiling and cooking the rice with cinnamon and any other flavorings.
    2. Stirring frequently and adjusting the flavor.
    adding rice to the saucepan.

    Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan with oat milk.

    adding cinnamon stick to the saucepan.

    Pop in a cinnamon stick.

    Hint: when the rice pudding cools off, it hardens a bit, so you don't need to stir until it has completely thickened.

    wooden spoon with rice pudding with runny texture.

    Keep stirring until the rice looks runny and thick enough.

    pot with rice pudding and a wooden spoon.

    Serve the rice pudding in serving glasses immediately before it cools down.

    2 glasses of oat milk rice pudding with a pot behind.

    Garnish this non-dairy pudding with mint leaves and ground cinnamon.

    Hint: rice pudding can be consumed either warm or cold. If you want the cold version, let it come to room temperature before being covered in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.

    When refrigerating rice pudding, make sure you use containers with a lid. Otherwise, the surface becomes a little gummy. It is not critical to cover them but the surface to preserve their lovely texture.

    two portions of pudding in a serving glass.

    🍶 Substitutions

    • Cinnamon - add cardamom pods instead. See our Indian-inspired cardamom rice pudding for more inspiration. Coconut milk works better with that version.
    • Oat Milk - we chose oats because this plant milk has a sweet taste and doesn't need additional sugar for most palates. Other creamy and nondairy milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk, and vanilla-flavored soy milk, also works well.
    • Sweetener - if you use sweetened plant milk, you don't need any sweetener, but feel free to use brown sugar, homemade date paste, maple syrup, agave nectar, or monk fruit.
    • Rice - you can use brown rice. It will just take longer to cook and achieve the texture of a creamy rice pudding.

    🥡 Variations

    You can also make rice pudding with oat milk with slight variations; our favorites are below

    • Dried fruit - add 2 tablespoons of raisins, cranberries, or sultanas halfway through the cooking time.
    • Chocolate - add one teaspoon of cocoa powder.
    • Citrusy - add orange peel or orange extract to the saucepan while cooking. Feel free to remove the cinnamon so it doesn't overpower the citrus notes.
    • Almond extract - instead of using a vanilla bean pod or extract, you can use the almond extract to make it taste more like marzipan.
    • Peanut Butter - add ¼ cup of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter when you add the sweetener of your choice.
    • Fruits - strawberries and bananas are great additions to this creamy vegan rice pudding. Add them as a topping or a mashed banana while the pudding cooks.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Toppings

    • Fruits like raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and sliced bananas.
    • Crushed nuts like peanuts, almonds, or walnuts.
    • Coconut whipped cream goes very well with strawberries.

    🍽 Equipment

    To make this delicious pudding, you only need a saucepan and a wooden spoon, nothing else... promise!

    🥡 Storage

    Store this salad in a BPA-free airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    You can freeze oat milk rice pudding in an airtight container, but it doesn't stand up well to freezing for more than 2 months.

    💡 Top tip

    If you use more oat milk and cook the rice longer, the milk mixture will thicken more and more as it absorbs all the liquid— you will end up with a creamy custard-like rice pudding full of flavor, egg-free, and without heavy cream.

    🥢 How to serve

    Serve warm, hot, or cold oat milk pudding with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.

    ❓ FAQ

    What if my rice pudding is too thick?

    You can always add more milk and adjust the texture when making rice pudding. In fact, after rice pudding is not warm enough, it will naturally thicken.

    Is rice pudding gluten-free?

    Yes, rice pudding is gluten-free. Rice is naturally gluten-free, and most recipes for rice pudding, including ours, don't include any ingredients that contain gluten. However, it's always best to check the ingredients list of a recipe before making it to be sure there are no hidden sources of gluten.

    📚 More sweet snacks recipes

    • Vegan 4-ingredient protein cookies
    • Try out our 3-ingredient oat milk chia pudding; it doesn't get any better than that!
    • Healthy vegan truffles, AKA power balls.
    • Homemade vegan granola bars
    • 5-ingredient no-bake fig bars
    • Almond pulp chocolate protein balls

    Delight in a delicious, mini blueberry muffin that's just 69 calories! Whip it up in less than 25 minutes!

    You may also want to look at our oats and chia pudding, and dark chocolate chia pudding with pistachio nuts.

    ⭐ If you try this dairy-free rice pudding recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    3 ingredient vegan rice pudding made with oat milk in a serving glass.

    3-Ingredient Oat Milk Vegan Rice Pudding

    Gus
    Looking for an easy vegan dessert? This rice pudding only requires three ingredients and can be made on the stovetop in one pot. Plus, it's dairy-free and gluten-free! Give it a try.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast & Brunch, Sweet
    Cuisine Latin American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 257 kcal

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3.75 oz starchy rice short grain rice like arborio, basmati also works
    • 5 cups oat milk or almond milk
    • 1 stick cinnamon or cardamom pods

    Optional (recommended but not needed)

    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, 50 grams of coconut sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Other optional additions

    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ½ cup raisins
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    Directions
     

    • Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and add the rice and the cinnamon stick.
    • Put to a boil on medium heat (6 on convection), stirring frequently. Don’t let the rice stick to the bottom of the saucepan. Reduce to simmer (at medium-low temperature) for 30- 40 minutes.
    • Stir every couple of minutes until the rice is tender and the pudding is creamy.
    • Remove from heat. Pour into serving glasses. You can serve the rice pudding warm or chill it in the fridge until they are ready to serve.
    • Garnish with cinnamon powder.

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    Notes

    Do not bring it to a full boil because it can boil over, and the milk will be spilled.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 142mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 441mgIron: 3mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    3-Ingredient Oat Milk Vegan Rice Pudding
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    257
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    0
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.05
    g
    Sodium
     
    142
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    172
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    51
    g
    17
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    23
    g
    26
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    618
    IU
    12
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.03
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    441
    mg
    44
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Erin says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      This vegan rice pudding is so good and easy to make! Love that it's made with oat milk!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 16, 2023 at 4:22 am

        Thanks for your Review, Erin. Oat milk is great for making extra creamy puddings! 🙂

        Reply
    2. nancy says

      January 11, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      wow Gus, who would have thought 3 ingredients could make such a delicious pudding!! great work

      Reply
    3. Katie says

      January 11, 2023 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      This vegan rice pudding tastes amazing, and is so easy to make!

      Reply
    4. Sam says

      January 10, 2023 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is delicious! I wanted to try something new and this one did not disappoint. Will be making again in the future!

      Reply
    5. Holly says

      January 10, 2023 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      This was my first time making rice pudding; I have to say it's the best I've had! So many rice puddings are bland but not this one. The flavor is rich and the texture spot-on. Another excellent recipe - thank you!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 10, 2023 at 12:37 pm

        I am sure you enjoyed our rice pudding, Holly! Thank you for your review!

        Reply
    6. Choclette says

      January 10, 2023 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      I've only made vegan rice pudding with tinned coconut milk. Your recipe looks a lot simpler and the vanilla and maple flavourings sound excellent. Another one to add to the list.

      Reply
    7. Quynh says

      January 09, 2023 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so simple to make. I love that it just uses 3 ingredients. Will definitely make this again.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 09, 2023 at 11:46 am

        Hi Quynh, We are glad you enjoyed our rice pudding. It is incredible what you can make with only 3 ingredients, isn't it?

        Reply
    8. Cara says

      January 09, 2023 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Loved this rice pudding - the texture was perfect and it was just sweet enough! The oat milk in it was totally the way to go 🙂

      Reply
    9. Andrea says

      January 09, 2023 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      This vegan rice pudding is so simple to make that I can have a delicious, quick dessert whenever I want. Looking forward to making this often.

      Reply

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