A healthier alternative to usual rice puddings, this delicious recipe is made up of brown rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and raisins. Fill your family’s tummies with the good stuff when you make this easy brown rice pudding recipe for breakfast. You can even top it with blueberry jam or fresh fruits.
Tips on Making Brown Rice Pudding
Brown rice outshines white when it comes to nutrient components. This whole grain is rich in antioxidants and minerals and has fewer calories. Since brown rice is also rich in fiber, it makes you feel fuller fast. Here’s how to make this sweetened brown rice recipe for a healthy snack that you can enjoy at home.
- Use your leftover rice or the batch of mushy brown rice that you won’t eat for dinner for this brown rice pudding recipe.
- Cook it on low and slow, stirring from time to time so that all the grains will cook evenly. Be sure to scrape the bottom to avoid having burnt bits. You can also cook the rice pudding in a slow cooker on Low for 4 hours, giving it a stir every hour. Add the eggs only in the last 15 minutes, on High, stirring constantly until creamy.
- Choose your sweetener. Sweeten brown rice pudding using honey, maple syrup, Stevia, or mashed banana as a healthier sugar substitute.
- Choose your milk. Use evaporated milk for a good flavor. If you prefer your rice pudding to be non-dairy, you can use almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk. Leave out the eggs and use a cup of cream of coconut to thicken it.
- Add other delicious and healthy ingredients into the rice pudding like sliced almonds, pumpkin puree, and whole grains like pearl barley and corn kernels.
How To Make Brown Rice Raisin Pudding
A creamy baked brown rice pudding made with milk, eggs, raisins, cinnamon, sugar, and other spices. It’s delicious whether served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins
- 4 cups milk, divided
- 1 cup brown rice, pre-cooked or leftover
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
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In a small bowl, soak the raisins in ½ cup of milk and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the rice with 1 cup of milk, stirring frequently until all liquid is absorbed.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
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Liberally butter 4 individual soufflé or baking dishes.
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In a large bowl, mix the eggs with the remaining 2½ cups of milk, making sure that they are well-blended.
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Stir the vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the egg mixture. Afterward, add the mixture to the cooked rice, stirring well until they are well-blended. Add in the raisins.
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Spoon the rice mixture evenly onto the prepared baking dishes.
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Bake the dishes for 20 minutes in the oven or until their center becomes firm.
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After you're done baking, enjoy your homemade brown rice raisin pudding!
Nutrition
- Sugar: 26g
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- Calcium: 329mg
- Calories: 481kcal
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Cholesterol: 147mg
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Iron: 2mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Potassium: 667mg
- Protein: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 163mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 574IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you stop skin from forming on rice pudding?
Cool the brown rice pudding completely before storing it in the fridge. Cover the rice pudding with plastic wrap touching the surface directly. This should keep the top from drying out and forming skin.
How do you fix thick rice pudding?
If your rice pudding is too thick, simply add splashes of milk as needed. Stir it around to loosen up.
Can I freeze home made rice pudding?
Yes, and it will stay good for 3 months. The best way to freeze homemade rice pudding is to portion them in individual serving cups or zip lock bags. Whenever you want to eat it, thaw a cup or a bag in the fridge overnight or in the microwave on the thaw setting. Then reheat either by simmering it in a saucepan or using a microwave. If it dries up, simply add a splash of water.
Conclusion
This easy rice pudding is made delicious and nutritious with brown rice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk. Enjoy brown rice pudding as a breakfast, snack, or cold dessert without counting the calories.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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