Mixed berry pudding cups
5
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Black rice in a dessert? Believe it or not, it works! If you like your desserts on the sweeter side, add a little maple syrup to the rice mixture.
Ingredients
Black rice
1 cup(s), (180g)
Fresh dates
12 individual, pitted
Fresh berries
1 cup(s), (160g) mixed variety
Chia seeds
2 tsp
Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free
2 tsp
Banana(s)
2 medium, chopped
99% fat-free, plain or natural yoghurt, unsweetened
¾ cup(s), (180g)
Flaked almonds
1 tsp, toasted
Instructions
1
Cook black rice following packet instructions, allowing 3 minutes additional cooking time. Drain and set aside to cool.
2
Combine dates and 1 tablespoon boiling water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute. Process berries, chia seeds, half the dates and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
3
Process two-thirds of the cooked rice with bananas, yoghurt and remaining dates and vanilla in same clean food processor until combined and creamy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining cooked rice. Divide mixture among 4 x 1-cup capacity serving glasses. Top with berry mixture and smooth tops with the back of a spoon.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with almonds to serve.
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