Mango Rice Pudding Recipe

If you're looking for a treat that's not only tasty but also good for you, this Mango rice Pudding Recipe is the perfect choice! Here are some great reasons why you should give this yummy dessert a try.

My Mango Rice pudding is simple to prepare and doesn't require many ingredients. The straightforward instructions make it an ideal dessert for both beginners and seasoned cooks.

Whether you like your dessert warm or chilled, mango rice pudding is perfect for any season. You can also add other fruits like apple and strawberry or try different toppings to match your taste.

This pudding is packed with healthy ingredients. Whole grain rice is full of fiber, which is great for digestion and helps keep you feeling full, adding raisins to sweeten, and fresh mangoes for the fruit layer.

Let's break this down!

Whole-grain rice offers greater nutritional benefits as it retains more of the bran and germ, enhancing the absorption of nutrients like fiber, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins. (I use wholegrain rice and brown rice interchangeably) Source

Eating whole grains instead of refined grains can enhance total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Source) Simply substituting white rice with brown rice has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes (Source). This is likely because brown rice has a lower GI index, preventing significant spikes in blood sugar levels.

Research has indicated that substituting white or refined rice with wholegrain rice may assist in managing weight and potentially promote weight loss. Fascinating, isn't it?! Source

Be sure to soak or thoroughly was brown rice before cooking to remove antinutrients that might inhibit absorption of other nutrients!

Note: If you are one of those people who cannot digest fiber-rich foods, a diet rich in white rice may be beneficial.

Mango Rice Pudding

Unlike many desserts, mango rice pudding can be naturally sweetened with ripe mangoes and just a little bit of extra sugar. This makes it a fantastic option if you're trying to cut down on sugar without missing out on flavor.

Mangoes are delicious, and despite their sweet taste, they are actually low in calories. Check out some benefits of mangoes in the image. I am really enthusiastic about all of these benefits, but my favorite is how beneficial they are for our skin. Unlike creams that nourish the skin from the outside, mangoes provide nourishment from the inside.

Mangoes are rich in Vitamin C and an antioxidant known as magniferin, which offers numerous benefits. Magniferin can inhibit enzymes that break down collagen and elastin in the skin. Source

Magniferin also offers protection against various human cancers, such as lung, colon, breast, and neuronal cancers. Read more about this here.

I hope you enjoy mangoes for both their flavor and numerous benefits, just as I do!

Some potential benefits of Mangoes

So let's get started!

Ingredients:

1 cup whole grain rice

2 cups water

2 cups soy milk

1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)

2 tbsp sultanas

1 tsp vanilla extract

A pinch of salt

1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

2 Lemon rind

Instructions:

Soak or rinse the whole grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Why?

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

In the meantime, blend the mango and mix with 1 lemon rind. Divide and ladle it in to 4 large bowls.

Add the soy milk, sugar, sultanas, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the cooked rice. Stir well to combine. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency (about 15-20 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in the other lemon rind and let it cool slightly.

Top the mango with the cooked rice. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional mango pieces or with other fruits like apple and strawberry if desired.

Enjoy

Mango Rice Pudding