Name: Dairy-Free Banana Rice Pudding
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 210 min
Ingredients: 1 cup brown basmati rice; 2 cups water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon gluten-free vanilla rice milk, divided (see Tip); 0.33300000429153 cup light brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 ripe bananas, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dairy-Free Banana Rice Pudding

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This rice pudding is dairy-free, but the bananas and rice milk make it so creamy and rich-tasting, no one will know the difference.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Gluten-Free Vegan Low Sodium

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Ingredients

1 cup brown basmati rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon gluten-free vanilla rice milk, divided (see Tip)
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 ripe bananas, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and bring to a lively simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir cornstarch and the remaining 1 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. 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, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Finish with Step 4 just before serving.

Tip: Some brands of rice milk may contain gluten. Gluten-free brands include Pacific Natural Foods or 365 Organic.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201	Calories
2g	Fat
46g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 18g
Added Sugars 10g	20%
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 230IU	5%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Folate 12mcg	3%
Sodium 190mg	8%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 17mg	4%
Potassium 221mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.