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.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
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
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- 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.
