Healthier Creamy Rice Pudding

Make this healthy version of rice pudding for a delicious and nutritious dessert. The key to making Erica's mom's recipe for rice pudding healthier is using brown rice instead of white.


Recipes · Desserts · Custards and Puddings · Rice


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ¾ cup uncooked brown rice

  • 2 cups low-fat milk, divided

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ⅔ cup raisins

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions

  1. Combine water and rice over high heat in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.

  2. Combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt in a clean saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

Editor's Notes:

This recipe may also be made using sugar-like sweeteners (such as Splenda) instead of sugar. Use 1/3 the amount. This is an easy way to enjoy this great creamy recipe while cutting down on sugar and calories.

This recipe is a healthier version of Creamy Rice Pudding.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
363 Calories
6g Fat
69g Carbs
9g Protein


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