Sweetened breakfast pudding

Sweetened breakfast pudding recipe videos

Sweetened breakfast pudding, often known as rice pudding or semolina pudding, is a warm, creamy comfort food made by simmering a starch like rice or semolina in milk with sugar and spices. It's a beloved breakfast or dessert across many cultures, from the Indian kheer to the British rice pudding. The dish is typically flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, or cardamom and sometimes includes raisins or nuts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and provides a good source of energy to start the day, with moderate fat from the milk or cream used. It is a significant source of calcium and often provides some protein, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Magnesium	25 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sweet puddings for breakfast highlight a global tradition of starting the day with a warm, energy-dense, and easily digestible meal. Nutritionally, the combination of dairy and starch provides a balanced mix of quick and sustained energy, along with bone-supporting calcium.