Grape-Nuts Pudding
Grape-Nuts Pudding is a creamy, baked custard dessert that uses Grape-Nuts cereal as its signature ingredient, creating a unique texture with a soft base and a pleasantly crunchy topping. Its typical ingredients include milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and the cereal itself, and it is a classic comfort food from New England in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates due to the cereal and added sugar, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and milk. A single serving typically provides around 250-350 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from the fortified cereal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved regional staple often served during holidays, prized for its simple, homey appeal. Nutritionally, it's unique for incorporating a breakfast cereal into a dessert, adding a distinctive, malty crunch and fiber that sets it apart from smoother puddings.
