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Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding

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Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is a practically universal dish that is typically made from a mixture of cooked rice and milk or cream — but it often contains plenty of sugar.

Dessert rice puddings can get unhealthy really fast, so I often use this version as a healthy base.

It’s one of my favorites because the coconut reminds me of the sticky rice I tasted in Thailand that was served with sliced mango. I couldn’t tell you how many bowls of that stuff I ate on my travels!

Coconut milk helps the pudding develop a luscious, creamy texture without needing dairy.

When I’m feeling indulgent, I’ll use full-fat coconut milk; when I want to keep things a bit lighter, I’ll opt for a can of light coconut milk.

Speaking of canned coconut milk, the cans of light coconut milk are actually just more watered-down counterparts of the full-fat cans (for the same price!).

If you’re on a budget, I suggest buying a full-fat can and using a bit of water to thin it out.

You can save any leftovers in another dish (like this shrimp dish or this chicken curry). Since coconut milk can be quite heavy, this recipe uses a mix of canned coconut milk and almond milk to get the balance just right.

Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Another healthy twist comes from using whole-grain brown rice instead of white (hello, fiber!).

This recipe yields a generous six servings. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy them warm or cold.

After sitting overnight, the rice pudding will thicken. You can stir in an extra splash of almond milk if you’d like to thin it out. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and enjoy!

Add a little spice to your Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding by adding a whole cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the pot as it cooks.

Try serving it with sliced mango or fresh berries.

Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

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Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding

Coconut milk helps this lighter rice pudding develop a luscious, creamy texture without dairy. 

Course Dessert
Keyword rice pudding
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 6 servings, about ⅔ cup each
Calories 297 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1½ cups canned coconut milk
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 6 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. Combine almond milk, coconut milk, rice, honey, and extract in large saucepan. Mix until well blended; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, covered, stirring occasionally so that it does not burn, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until creamy.
  3. Serve in individual dessert bowls garnished with coconut.

Container Equivalents
1 ½ Yellow
1 Blue
½ Orange

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Photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World