Almond Rice Pudding

Prep time:
5 min

Cook time:
30 min

Yield:
6 Servings

Serving Size:
1/2 Cup

This Kid Approved recipe is a great healthy dessert with calcium, whole grains, and protein. Fruit can be added as a topping to add sweetness.

Ingredients

3 cups almond milk
1 cup white or brown rice, uncooked
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
cinnamon to taste
1⁄4 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Directions

Combine almond milk and rice in a 2-3 quart saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour with the lid on until the rice is soft.
Add sugar, vanilla, almond extract and cinnamon. Stir and serve warm.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Add your favorite berries to the top for some color and a yummy taste!
Add an extra cup of almond milk for a creamier texture.
No almond milk? Use non-fat or 1% milk and 1½ teaspoons almond extract.

Ingredients

3 cups almond milk
1 cup white or brown rice, uncooked
1⁄4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
cinnamon to taste
1⁄4 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Directions

Combine almond milk and rice in a 2-3 quart saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour with the lid on until the rice is soft.
Add sugar, vanilla, almond extract and cinnamon. Stir and serve warm.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Add your favorite berries to the top for some color and a yummy taste!
Add an extra cup of almond milk for a creamier texture.
No almond milk? Use non-fat or 1% milk and 1½ teaspoons almond extract.