Healthy Rice Pudding Recipes

HEART HEALTHY CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan, stir together the 2 1/2 cups milk and the rice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium high and boil for 5-6 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the other 1 cup of milk, the cinnamon stick, sugar and lemon zest.
• Increase the heat to high and return to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce the heat to medium high and boil for 4-5 minutes or until creamy and soupy.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the vanilla and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes to thicken somewhat.
• Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick. Sprinkle the individual dishes of pudding with ground cinnamon to your tastes.

HEALTHIER CREAMY RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• 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 extract. Serve warm.

CREAMY RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• In a clean saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. 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.