Vegan Arroz Con Leche

Indulge in the creamy, sweet comfort of Vegan Arroz Con Leche, a plant-based twist on the classic Latin dessert. This dairy-free rice pudding combines the velvety richness of almond milk and coconut milk with fragrant cinnamon, natural sweetness from maple syrup, and a hint of bright citrus zest for a perfectly balanced treat. Slow-simmered to creamy perfection, this recipe uses short-grain rice for its irresistibly tender texture and plump raisins for bursts of sweetness in every bite. Whether served warm or chilled, this easy one-pot dessert is a wholesome way to satisfy your sweet tooth, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this indulgent yet healthy dessert with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for the ultimate finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Short grain rice
• 2 cups Almond milk
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 cup Water
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.3333333333333333 cup Maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, coconut milk, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stirring well to combine.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.

Step 5

Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot and discard it.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract, maple syrup, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure the flavors are fully incorporated.

Step 7

Add the raisins to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often, until the raisins are plump.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.

Step 9

Let the arroz con leche cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled according to preference.

Step 10

Sprinkle additional ground cinnamon over the top as a garnish before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1494.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1577.5

Total Fat 8.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 963.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 185.5g
Protein 18.6g	0%

Vitamin D 156.2IU	0%
Calcium 918.4mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1386.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 90.8%