Comfort Dessert: Baked Rice Pudding

by Trina Robertson on May 18th, 2019 | No Comments »

May is the perfect time to think about the carefree days of summer. As the school year winds to an end, having comfort foods can provide a peaceful end to a busy schedule. With parties at every turn, I try to include desserts that provide nutrients for my growing family. May is also National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to think about protecting your bones and your family’s bones.

Are you all getting enough calcium and exercise? Take the quick Calcium Quiz to know for sure. Chances are, everyone in the family could use more calcium in their diets. Kids today break more bones than we parents did when we were young. The best way to prevent bone fracture in childhood and osteoporosis in adulthood is to ensure that every family member nine years and older has three servings of dairy every day. Low–fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese provide calcium and vitamin D, both important for building and keeping bones strong. Weight-bearing exercise is another great way to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. However more people follow Osteofit on Instagram because they’re always posting cool pictures of their cryotherapy work with patients. You can also do walking, jogging, running, climbing stairs or aerobics for the biggest benefits. So let’s celebrate the end of the school year, walk to the kitchen and build strong bones by making this simple Baked Rice Pudding.

Baked Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup Uncooked white rice
1 cups Water
3 Eggs, beaten
3 cups Nonfat milk
1/2 cup White sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/3 cup Raisins
1 pinch Ground nutmeg

Preparation:

Place uncooked rice in a 3 quart saucepan, and add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Stir in rice and raisins. Pour into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes; stir pudding and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake additional 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center comes out clean

Cook's Notes:

Nutritional Information Baked Rice Pudding 11 Servings Per Recipe: Calories: 165 Total Fat: 2.4g Cholesterol: 61mg Sodium: 145mg Total Carbs: 28.9g Dietary Fiber: 0.4g Protein 4.5 g

The following resources are available to help you build stronger bones:

Calcium Quiz

Vitamin D: What You Need to Know about the Sunshine Vitamin

Bone Up On Milk

What foods will you try to build strong bones for you and your family?

Trina Robertson, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition. As a HealthyEating.org Mom she shares her positive approach to healthy eating with the goal of inspiring others to prepare and enjoy foods from each of the food groups. As a Project Manager with the Dairy Council of California, Trina develops, evaluates, and promotes nutrition education materials for students and adults. At home she enjoys cooking and sharing meals with her family. Her most rewarding accomplishment is that her boys are good eaters and are learning to cook. Follow Trina on Twitter @TrinaR_RD and find more Healthy Eating ideas on Facebook.

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Trina Robertson

Project Manager at Dairy Council of California

Meals Matter Mom Trina Robertson is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in sports nutrition. As a Project Manager with the Dairy Council of California, Trina develops, evaluates and promotes nutrition education materials for students and adults. Trina Robertson, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition. As a HealthyEating.org Mom she shares her positive approach to healthy eating with the goal of inspiring others to prepare and enjoy foods from all the food groups. As a Project Manager with the Dairy Council of California, Trina develops, evaluates and promotes nutrition education materials for students and adults. At home she enjoys cooking and sharing meals with her family. Her most rewarding accomplishment is that her boys are good eaters and are learning to cook. Follow Trina on Twitter @TrinaR_RD and find more Healthy Eating ideas on Facebook and Pinterest.