Heart-Healthy Black Rice Pudding
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Heart-Healthy Black Rice Pudding, a nutrient-packed dessert or breakfast option that satisfies your sweet cravings while supporting cardiovascular health. Made with antioxidant-rich black rice simmered to perfection in a luscious blend of unsweetened almond milk and coconut milk, this irresistible dish is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with warm hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Topped with vibrant fresh berries and optionally crunchy chopped nuts, this pudding is as beautiful as it is nourishing. With simple preparation and a wholesome twist, it's the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and health-conscious indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup black rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh berries
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the black rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed black rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is mostly absorbed.
Add the almond milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the cooked rice.
Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for another 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture is thick and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve the pudding warm or chilled, topped with fresh berries and, if desired, a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture.
Enjoy this heart-healthy dessert as a nourishing breakfast or a sweet end to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 949 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.2 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1044 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1422 mg | 30% | |
*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.
