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Creamy brown-rice pudding in small bowls with cinnamon, orange zest and berries, visibly spoonable texture.; title text reads Healthy Rice Pudding Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Healthy Rice Pudding Recipe

A creamy, lightly sweetened rice pudding with brown rice, milk, cinnamon and a reliable stovetop texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice cooled
  • 3 cups milk divided
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/3 cup raisins optional
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Storage containers

Method
 

  1. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups milk, maple, cinnamon and salt to a heavy saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low, stirring often.
  3. Cook 25 to 35 minutes until creamy but still loose enough to fall from the spoon.
  4. Stir in remaining milk, vanilla and optional raisins or zest.
  5. Divide into shallow containers and cool briefly before prompt refrigeration.
  6. Serve warm or chilled, adding milk if it becomes too thick.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA recommends refrigerating perishable leftovers promptly and reheating leftovers safely.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.