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 Cilantro Ginger Broccoli Noodle Bowl Grilled Peach + Beef Steak Salad Turmeric Tonic Greenada Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom + Chickpea Bowl Ensalada Cubana Scallion, Eggplant + Pepper Rice Bowl Salad Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic + Rosemary