Healthier Creamy Rice Pudding

Name: Healthier Creamy Rice Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 0.75 cup uncooked brown rice; 2 cups low-fat milk, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 0.66666668653488 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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.

Recipe by MakeItHealthy

Updated on January 7, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

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

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.
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.
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)

363	Calories
6g	Fat
69g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 252mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 69g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 491mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.