Vegan Arroz Con Leche | Food Challenge Collab: Christmas | Easy Allergy Friendly Dessert Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk provides a creamy texture and is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor and are often more affordable.

Add 1.5 cups of long grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 cinnamon stick to a saucepan or Dutch oven.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for 8 to 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Remove the cinnamon stick and add 3 cups of dairy free milk, 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of unrefined cane sugar.

Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil again.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon as desired.

Serve warm in individual ramekins or family style, garnished with more cinnamon.

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