Spiced banana rice pudding

Give this classic dessert a tropical twist and boost your fruit intake

Rate this recipe

30 minutes
Serves 2
1.5 of 5 a day

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal251
Fat0.5g
Salt0.2g
Sugar25.8g

Recipe by: Rachel Clark | Health Promotion Manager

Healthy eating doesn’t mean no pudding! Relax and enjoy a delicious dessert, knowing we’re watching the calories for you. For variety, you can swap the banana for a different exotic fruit, such as papaya or pineapple.

Ingredients

1 medium banana, sliced
160g fresh fruit, chopped (eg apple, pear, berries, grapes)
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
60ml water
200g cooked Thai fragrant or brown rice (approx. 65g uncooked)
250ml skimmed milk
1 teaspoon raisins

Method

Place the banana, fresh fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan with 60ml water and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until quite tender but not mushy.
Add the cooked rice and skimmed milk, mix thoroughly, bring to the boil and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with raisins and a dusting of cinnamon, and serve warm.