Rice Pudding with Cinnamon & Strawberries

Name: Rice Pudding with Cinnamon & Strawberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 150 g Short-grain rice (dry); 700 ml Lactose-free milk, semi-skimmed; 3 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 200 g Strawberries (about 50 g per serving)

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Servings:

Ingredients

—Short-grain rice (dry) — 150 g
—Lactose-free milk, semi-skimmed — 700 ml
—Maple syrup — 3 tbsp
—Cinnamon — 1 tsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
—Strawberries — 200 g

Allergens

Contains dairy

Method

01Put the rice and milk in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
02Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring often.
03When the rice is soft and the pudding creamy, remove from the heat.
04Stir in the syrup, cinnamon and vanilla.
05Serve warm or chilled, with sliced strawberries.

Why this works

A simple dessert made with rice and lactose-free milk, easy to digest even with a sensitive gut. The milk adds calcium, which supports healthy bones.

Sources

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to calcium and maintenance of normal bones — EFSA Journal, 2009;7(9):1210

Nutrition (per serving)

274

kcal

9.1g

protein

3.3g

fat

53.1g

carbs

1.4g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.