Description
Breakfast Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dish that transforms your morning routine into a delightful experience with its sweet flavors and rich texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir well.
- Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until creamy and tender.
- Remove from heat; discard the cinnamon stick. If desired, stir in optional nuts and dried fruit.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cinnamon or nuts if preferred.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating different spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
- Leftover rice can be used for quicker preparation, perfect for busy mornings!
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by increasing or decreasing sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg