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Healthier Creamy Rice Pudding

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"The key to making Erica's mom's recipe for rice pudding healthier is using brown rice instead of white. It's delicious and nutritious!" — MakeItHealthy

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 extract. Serve warm.

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PREP 45 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 5 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Notes:
This recipe may also be made using sugar-like sweetener (such as Splenda ®) instead of sugar. Use 1/3 the amount. This is an easy way to enjoy this great creamy recipe but cut down on the sugar and calories.
This recipe is a healthier version of Creamy Rice Pudding.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 11, 2013

This is a wonderful recipe! I made it yesterday morning with left-over b rice. I used 1% milk, was short of raisins so added dried cranberries to make the right amount and added a couple of shakes of cinnamon .. just like Mom used to make! Very creamy and yummy!

—bbbecker

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 01, 2013

I tried it today it's just wooooooooooo

—zahidghaffar

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9 Ratings

Feb 09, 2013

Very surprised this turned out great as I usually have trouble with brown rice turning out crunchy. I think maybe the key is instead of simmering the rice like I usually do that I followed this recipe and cooked on medium-low. VERY good. I added cinnamon.

—mumkim

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Jan 21, 2013

looks simple and will be fun to tweek at some time. I am making it now and am sure it will be wonderful - if not I will let everyone know

—sherry

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Feb 20, 2013

I love it! I used honey instead of sugar and dried cherries. Yummy! !

—daisyl376

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Feb 17, 2013

I love rice pudding so was excited to try this with brown rice. The rice pudding tasted much better after it cooled for about an hour. I had to add another cup of water during the first 45min. Will probably be making this again!!

—Diana71

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May 05, 2013

Wow, this is the ultimate comfort food! I had leftover brown rice from a family dinner and decided to use that to make this delicious pudding. I followed the recipe but did half Splenda and half sugar plus a sprinkle of cinnamon. It was so delicious and creamy. Definitely will be making this again!

—cookingmomma

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Feb 24, 2013

I love this recipe! It's a healthier version of one of my favorite foods. I double the recipe and I do double the amount of vanilla and add 1/2 Tbsp of Cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of Nutmeg. I also cut down the amount of suger to 1/2 cup (1/4 cup if making the recipe as stated) and found that it was sweet enough without being 'sugary'. I have found that once it's refridgerated that it tends to thicken quite considerably so I need to add a few tablespoons of milk before I reheat. But it's so wonderful I don't care! Also, try adding the seeds from 1/2 a vanilla pod instead of the spices above. Yummy!

—american_kiwi

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Nutrition

Calories
363 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
69.2 g
22%

Cholesterol
66 mg
22%

Fat
6.4 g
10%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
9.2 g
18%

Sodium
252 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Creamy Rice Pudding

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 363
Calories from Fat: 57

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Cholesterol 66mg 22 %
Sodium 252mg 10 %
Potassium 491mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 69.2g 22 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 9.2g 18 %
** Sugars 32.9g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 23 %
Iron 14 %
Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 24 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 28 %
Folate 12 %

* 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.