Warm Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Silky white rice simmered in lactose-free milk until tender and creamy, warmed with cinnamon. At just 1g fiber per serving, this is one of the gentlest breakfasts many of us reach for during active flares—soft, filling, and kind to your gut.
Warm Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Silky white rice simmered in lactose-free milk until tender and creamy, warmed with cinnamon. At just 1g fiber per serving, this is one of the gentlest breakfasts many of us reach for during active flares—soft, filling, and kind to your gut.
Ingredients
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
Instructions
Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Equipment: medium saucepanBring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed.
Tip: Don't lift the lid during simmering—the trapped steam is essential for properly cooked riceAdd lactose-free milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to the cooked rice. Stir well to combine.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat—you'll see small bubbles form at the edges.
Tip: Small bubbles forming at the edges indicate the right temperatureReduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking. The pudding is ready when the rice grains are very soft and the mixture coats the back of a spoon thickly.
Tip: Stirring every 2-3 minutes prevents sticking and ensures even creaminessRemove from heat and stir in butter until it melts completely into the pudding, creating a glossy sheen.
Serve warm in bowls, sprinkled with a light dusting of additional cinnamon on top.
Notes
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or over low heat, adding a splash of lactose-free milk to restore creaminess.
Rice type
Short-grain rice (like arborio or sushi rice) makes the creamiest pudding due to higher starch content. Medium-grain white rice works too but yields a slightly less creamy result.
Dairy-free option
Use canned full-fat coconut milk instead of lactose-free milk for a richer, fully dairy-free version. Rice milk works but yields a thinner pudding that may need additional cooking time.
SCD alternative
White rice is not permitted on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. For an SCD-compliant breakfast, try well-cooked mashed butternut squash sweetened with honey and warmed with cinnamon—similar comfort, different base.
Sweetness adjustment
Start with 3 tablespoons sugar if you prefer less sweetness. Avoid honey or maple syrup if following strict low-FODMAP protocols—honey is high-FODMAP at all servings.
Make-ahead
Prepare up to 2 days in advance. The texture improves overnight as flavors meld. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
IBD Considerations
Diet Protocol Compliance
How this recipe fits common IBD dietary approaches
