fat-free rice pudding

delicious, healthy + EASY to make!


ingredients:
2 1/3 c. water
1/2 c. long-grain white rice
1/4 c. long-grain brown rice
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. fat-free dry (powdered) milk
1/2 c. WARM water
3/4 c. sugar or equivalent of sugar substitute
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions:
step 1)
bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium saucepan. add the rice, return to boil. reduce heat + simmer 15 - 20 minutes (until rice is tender + water is absorbed).

step 2)
in blender, combine warm water and dry milk. mix up. add sugar or sugar substitute. blend until there are no lumps in mixture.

step 3)
in large non-stick saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, dry milk+ sugar mixture, egg whites, + cinnamon. cook over medium heat for 7- 9 minutes or until it thickens, stirring so it doesn't burn.

step 4)
remove thickened sauce mixture from heat. stir in rice. refrigerate. serve chilled. makes 8 servings.

to serve:
scoop chilled pudding into small bowl. serve with peaches, berries, and/or whipped [cream] topping.