This low fat rice pudding can be made in minutes with some cooked rice. Add all the flavor, and you have a delicious and healthy breakfast or dessert! (Cook time doesn't include rice).
Put the rice in a pot with the milk and heat on low, allowing the contents to thicken up.
While heating, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the pudding (alternatively, you can remove about half, pulse it in your blender, and return to the pot).
Add remaining ingredients, except date paste and walnuts, stir to combine well until reaches desired temperature. Thin with more plant-based milk if desired, and serve topped with walnuts and date paste.
Notes
Cardamom: If using cardamom date paste on top, use 1/4 tsp instead. Maple syrup: Omit if using date paste, if desired. Or see notes below for alternatives.Date paste: If you do not have date paste, you can either cook the dates with the rice, and then blend in with the immersion blender. Or, you can sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener or alternative (such as banana or apple butter). Immersion blender: This could be messy if the base of the stick isn't covered by rice. If this is the case (it depends on the pot), then you may want to use a blender instead or turn down the speed to low and go slowly.