Rice pudding is a traditional dessert that many of you will remember from your childhood. This coconut milk rice pudding is dairy free, gluten free and vegan. It's also refined sugar free, as I've sweetened it with maple syrup. This coconut milk rice pudding is made on the hob to save time. You can keep it in the fridge, covered, for a few days.
We don't eat pudding every day but it does have a role to play in a balanced diet. Serve this coconut milk rice pudding after a lighter main course such as a soup or wrap and you'll have a filling meal. It's suitable for all the family, and you can even feed it to older weaning babies.
You can add different toppings to it to vary the flavour. Add some fresh or dried fruit for an extra nutritional boost. For babies you can add fruit puree. Or for a more decadent pudding, stir in some chocolate spread or grate dairy-free dark chocolate on top. A classic option is to add jam, or you can bring this bang up to date and make it super healthy with homemade chia jam!
Nutritional benefits of coconut milk
This recipe uses tinned, full-fat coconut milk. This type of coconut milk is high in calories and fat - this is a good thing if you are on a dairy-free diet, especially for babies, children and breastfeeding mums. Fat is crucial for normal development in babies and children. It also contains a range of other nutrients, and is beneficial for the digestion and reduces inflammation in the body.
How to make coconut milk rice pudding
Coconut Milk Rice Pudding (Allergy Friendly)
Ingredients
- 120 g pudding rice short grain rice
- 400 ml tinned coconut milk full fat
- 200 ml water
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- pinch nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and stir well. Bring to the boil on the hob, stirring frequently.
- Turn down the heat and simmer slowly for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the texture is creamy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with jam, fresh/dried/tinned fruit, chocolate spread, grated chocolate, etc!
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Zeenat Hussain-Dar
Hi Zoe,
Where can I buy the dairy free chocolate spread from?
Is there a brand name?
Thank you
Zoe
There are a few different brands of dairy free chocolate spread, we use one by the brand Nature's Store, which you can find in supermarkets. Please check that this suits your/your child's dietary requirements.
Noemie
HI ! thanks for this great recipe !
Do you know how long it would keep for a baby ?
Thank you. 🙂
Zoe
It should last for about 4 days in the fridge. You should also be able to freeze it for up to 3 months. Just be sure to cool it quickly before storing, and reheat until piping hot (or it can be eaten cold, straight from the fridge) to avoid food poisoning.