Creamy Low Fat Coconut Rice Pudding
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Creamy Low Fat Coconut Rice Pudding, a luscious dessert that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying. Made with tender short or medium-grain rice simmered to perfection in a blend of low-fat coconut milk and your choice of skim or almond milk, this pudding delivers rich, velvety texture while keeping it light on calories. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla and a hint of sugar, it strikes the perfect balance of natural creaminess and subtle sweetness. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or toasted coconut flakes for a decadent finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes and suitable for both dairy-free and low-fat diets, this easy rice pudding recipe is perfect for soothing cravings or impressing guests with a healthier dessert option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice (short grain or medium grain)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Low-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for a creamier pudding.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Add the low-fat coconut milk, skim milk (or almond milk), sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan with the cooked rice. Stir well to combine.
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until it thickens and becomes creamy. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
Taste and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding more sugar 1 teaspoon at a time.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve warm, or transfer to individual bowls or an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for a cold version.
Optionally, sprinkle ground cinnamon and toasted coconut flakes over each serving for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 624 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
