Dairy-Free Black Rice Pudding

After hearing about how healthy black rice is, I started trying to find ways to get the kids to eat it. Making a rice pudding has worked out great for us and the kids love it. It is important to use short-grain rice - we use glutinous black rice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½ cups glutinous black rice
• 4 cups almond milk, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and black rice to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Measure 3 cups cooked rice into a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups almond milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until creamy, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Microwave remaining 1 cup almond milk until hot but not boiling, about 45 seconds. Beat eggs into the hot milk.

Step 4

Pour egg mixture into the saucepan. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.