Instructions

• Decide whether you will use 1/3 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey. (Choose only one; do not use both.) Measure 1/2 cup arborio rice, 2 1/2 cups milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• In a medium saucepan combine the arborio rice, milk, salt, cinnamon, and the 1/3 cup sugar if you chose sugar. Stir to combine.
• Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching or boiling over.
• Immediately reduce the heat to low, partially cover the saucepan, and simmer. Stir the rice every 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan, until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed—about 20–25 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat. If you chose honey, stir in 1/4 cup honey now. Then stir in 2 teaspoons coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
• Spoon the pudding into individual serving bowls. Serve warm after letting sit a few minutes, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
• Serve each portion with a generous dollop of your choice of fruit yogurt, or let everyone stir their own yogurt into their pudding.