Lighten Up Creamy Raisin Rice Pudding
Indulge in the guilt-free comfort of **Lighten Up Creamy Raisin Rice Pudding**, a healthier twist on the classic dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. This creamy, satisfying treat combines cooked white or brown rice with a blend of low-fat milk and unsweetened almond milk, creating a luscious base with a fraction of the calories. Sweetened with just a touch of sugar and infused with aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, every spoonful is pure bliss. Plump golden raisins add bursts of natural sweetness, while a velvety mixture of gently tempered egg and low-fat Greek yogurt gives the pudding its luxurious texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect served warm or chilled and makes a comforting finish to any meal—all while being light enough to enjoy anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.33 cup Golden raisins
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked rice, low-fat milk, almond milk, and granulated sugar. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Once the mixture starts to thicken slightly (after about 10-15 minutes), reduce the heat to low and add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir well.
Add the golden raisins to the saucepan, mixing them into the pudding. Let the mixture continue to cook on low heat for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and Greek yogurt together until smooth.
Temper the egg mixture by adding a small spoonful of the warm rice pudding to the bowl while whisking continuously. Repeat this process with 2-3 more spoonfuls until the egg mixture is warmed.
Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly to ensure it incorporates evenly and doesn’t curdle.
Cook the pudding on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches a creamy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 555 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.1 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 1276 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 870 mg | 19% | |
*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.
