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Brown Rice Pudding

Creamy Brown Rice Pudding made with simple ingredients including rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon and raisins is a healthier spin on traditional rice pudding.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 ounces evaporated milk , or substitute half and half or cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 - 1 cups raisins

Instructions

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  1. Bring the water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. 
  2. Add salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes. Remove from heat (keep covered) and allow to rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  3. Stir in the milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 40-50 minutes, or until the dish is pudding consistency.
  4.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and raisins. 

Notes

  • Recipe Variations:
  • Slow Cooker Brown Rice Pudding: Cook the rice, then add the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 4 hours, stirring occasionally until thick. 
  • Vegan Brown Rice Pudding: Replace the milk with soy or almond milk and use coconut milk in place of evaporated milk.
  • Sugar Substitute: use honey or maple syrup instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 180mg (8%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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