Autumn Flavored Rice Pudding

Title: Autumn Flavored Rice Pudding

Servings 4 | Calories per serving 400 - 500

Ingredients

1 cup Brown Rice

3 cups Soy Milk

1/4 cup Maple Syrup

1/4 cup Pitted Dates (chopped)

1/4 cup Slivered Almonds

1 pinch of Saffron

1 teaspoon Cardamom

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/4 cup Raisins

2 1/2 cups Raspberries (1 pint)

1/4 cup Cacao Powder (for dusting at the end)

Recipe Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the soy milk, dates, maple syrup and brown rice. Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a boil uncovered. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer.

2. Stir frequently with lid off while rice simmers for about 45 minutes. Set a timer for this.

3. While the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 a cup of hot water (hot enough for tea) with the almond slices, raisins, saffron, cardamom and cinnamon. Let soak.

4. Once timer goes off, add the cup of spices, raisins and almonds that was soaking to the pot. Stir in well to combine. Cook for additional 10-20 minutes.

5. Separate into 4 servings and enjoy hot or cold. Top with a sprinkling of 1 tablespoon of cacao per serving and raspberries (or berry of choice).