Dairy-Free Dessert Gluten-Free Vegan + Vegetarian Creamy Vegan Banana Rice Pudding Prep: 30 mins Cook: 30 minsServings: 8Rice pudding with no dairy? Really? Yes! The bananas, rice milk, and maple syrup in this recipe make the pudding so creamy and rich-tasting that you’d never know it wasn’t full of cream. So simple to make, and stores well in the fridge!Ingredients 1 cup organic brown basmati rice 2 cups water ½ tsp. of sea salt 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon organic vanilla rice milk, divided (see Tip) 3 tsp. maple syrup ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 ripe bananas, divided 1 tsp. vanilla extract*Choose organic whenever possible Nutritional InfoNutrition InfoPerServingDaily%Calories37619%Fat (g)11%Saturated Fat (g)01%Carbohydrates (g)4415%Protein (g)35%Sugars (g)190%Fiber (g)210%PreparationView As Slideshow Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Stir in 3 cups rice milk, maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon and bring to a lively simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir cornstarch and the remaining tablespoon rice milk in a small bowl until smooth; add to the pudding. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the mixture is the consistency of porridge, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mash 2 bananas in a small bowl. Mix in the vanilla. Stir the mashed bananas and vanilla into the pudding. Transfer to a large bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, slice the remaining 2 bananas. Top each serving with a few slices of banana and sprinkle with cinnamon — enjoy!TipSome rice milk brands may contain gluten. Gluten-free brands include Pacific Natural Foods or 365 Organic.print TAGS: Banana, Brown Basmati Rice, Kid-friendly, Maple Syrup, Quick + Easy, Rice Milk, Rice Pudding, VeganShare this:Related Recipes Veggie Tortilla Española SweetBeet Banana Cocoa Tofu Smoothie Middle Eastern Summer Salad Grilled Salmon Rosemary Kebabs Cilantro Ginger Broccoli Noodle Bowl Mango Pineapple Salsa Turkey Sliders Slow Cooker Golden Baked Chicken