Weight Watchers Rice Pudding

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This Weight Watchers Rice Pudding recipe offers a light, silky-smooth dessert that is cozy, satisfying, yet never weighty. Across many cultures, rice pudding enjoys wide-ranging popularity, and this Weight Watchers-friendly variation accommodates that cherished dessert into a balanced diet. This produces a bowl of cozy comfort that can serve either as a dessert after dinner or as a light snack at any time. This is different from traditional versions, which use cream and plenty of sugar; it is lower in calories while still being very rich in flavor. Likewise, this Weight Watchers Rice Pudding Recipe is simple to prepare. The recipe gathers quietly on the stove and makes use of just a handful of pantry ingredients.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers-friendly, vegetarian
  • Course: Dessert or snack
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cuisine: International
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes
  • Serving size: ½ cup
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Cooking method: Stove-top simmer

EQUIPMENT

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving cups/bowls

INGREDIENTS:

  • One cup of medium-grain rice, uncooked
  • ½ cup of water and three cups of skim milk
  • Half a cup of granulated sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
  • One teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • One teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • A pinch of salt Garnish with ground nutmeg if desired.
  • Optional: chopped fruit or raisins

INGREDIENT NOTES

Rice:

  • Medium-grain rice is the ideal option, since it softens into a creamy consistency when cooked. Avoid long-grain rice because it leaves the pudding with its hard texture.

Skim milk:

  • Lightens the recipe and reduces the fat relative to whole milk. Even after it is gently simmered with rice, it retains a creamy consistency. Choose unsweetened almond milk or oat milk as a dairy-free substitute, if that suits you best.

Sugar substitute:

  • Replacing the sugar with a low-calorie sweetener keeps this dessert on the Weight Watchers-friendly list. Adjust the portion as you like for the desired sweetness.

Vanilla extract:

  • Delivers sweetness with no sugar and enhances the flavor of both the milk and the rice.

Cinnamon:

  • The classic spice that infuses the pudding with warmth and an inviting aroma. Cinnamon likewise balances the sweetness while boosting the overall flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use cold water to rinse the rice till the water runs clear.
  2. Rice, water, and a pinch of salt should all be blended in a small pot.
  3. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and continue to cook till most of the water has been absorbed. Add the skim milk and stir.
  4. To prevent sticking, cook over low heat while stirring often.
  5. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, & sweetener after the rice begins to soften.
  6. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Cook till the rice is soft and the mixture is smooth, about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  8. Take off the heat. Give it a few minutes to relax.
  9. If you want it cold, chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours or serve it warm.
  10. Before serving, top with nutmeg and, if you’d like, fruit or raisins.

TIPS

  • Stir frequently to make sure the rice doesn’t burn on the bottom.
  • Take your time with the cooking. Undisturbed, gentle simmering yields the nicest creamy consistency.
  • Serve the pudding in small cups to help keep portions in check.
  • During the cooking process, place a cinnamon stick to intensify the flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Refrigerate:

  • Preserve for as long as four days in a sealed bag. Add a some milk and warm it on the burner.

Freezer:

  • Not recommended because rice pudding loses its creamy quality after thawing.

FAQS

Can I make it vegan?

  • Yes. Substitute almond, soy, or oat milk for the skim milk.

How can I make it sugar-free?

  • Yes. Substitute your preferred sugar substitute, or omit the sweetener entirely for a more pared-back flavor.

Is rice pudding best eaten hot or cold?

  • Both work. Some prefer to eat it fresh from the stove, while others suit it better served cold.

Can I include eggs to make it richer?

  • While some customary recipes do include eggs, we’ve skipped them here to keep the dish more lightweight.

Does it tally for Weight Watchers points?

  • Yes. The recipe has been designed with Weight Watchers in mind.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 140
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Fat: 2 g
Calcium: 12% DV
Iron: 3% DV
Vitamin A: 5% DV
The Weight Watchers Rice Pudding Recipe has 3 points per servingr