Only better!!
Mothers Day: I wasn’t with my mom for the actual day, so one random Sunday morning she was surprised to find creamy rice pudding, juicy fruit salad, and ice-cold oj resting lazily on the pillows when she awoke.
Above, a feast of fresh blueberry-and-apple fruit salad, orange juice, and homemade rice pudding (I made the homemade tray for Mothers Day last year.) Close-up of the food:
Now about that rice pudding… Last year, I made the famous Oatmeal Raisin Pudding for my rice-pudding-loving mommy. But this year, she was treated to real rice pudding. As usual, I eschewed the recipe books (Why do I even own these things?), opting to make up a recipe of my own.
Better-than-Kozyshack Rice Pudding
(Serves 1)
· 1/5 package silken tofu
· Sweetener of choice, to taste
· 1/2 teaspoon (or more) vanilla extract
· 1/4 teaspoon (or more) ground cinnamon
· 1/4 cup brown rice (uncooked)
· Raisins
· Dash salt (this is important, as salt actually brings out the sweetness in foods)
- In a blender/food processor, blend the tofu with 2T of water until it’s smooth (I used my Magic Bullet).
- Cook the rice in water (according to package directions).
- Plump-up-Raisin Trick: After it comes to a boil, add the raisins and lower to a simmer. (Alternatively, if you add the raisins in at the end, they won’t plump up.)
- Drain the rice and mix all the ingredients together. Stir. Add a splash of nondairy milk if needed. You can either serve it now, or you can stick it in the fridge for later, giving the flavors a chance to blend. (I made the pudding up the night before.)
To me, the idea of warm rice pudding for breakfast wasn’t appealing, especially since I’d just come in from a super-sweaty run. So for my own breakfast, I made an oatmeal variation of the above recipe (with a few modifications). It tasted just like better than that well-known Kozyshack pudding (hence the recipe title). I can’t even begin to sing this creation’s praises enough to do it justice! The sweetness, the creaminess, the all-around amazingness… Hopefully, I’ll get the oatmeal variation up soon. Until then, if you make it, I hope you enjoy the rice pudding recipe as much as my mom did!
Happy Mothers’ Day, Mommy!
(The photo is from our cruise)
So glad your WordPress issues have been resolved. I hadn’t heard of it before and will definitely check it out!
The rice pudding looks SO tasty. My husband can’t stand the stuff, but I adore it, especially in the winter months 🙂
Have a great day!
glad you got your computer stuff worked out!
what an awesome mother’s day breakfast 🙂
Katie, this sounds like a fabulous recipe! I bet my fam wouldn’t even notice the tofu in there!
You and your mom look so adorable together! Haha, tofu really can do anything ;). Love this recipe, Katie, thanks for posting it!
Glad that you loved the hummus addition :D.
You and your mom are both so BEAUTIFUL, Katie! You’re just GLOWING!
Well I guess I would be too if I got to go on such an amazing cruise. Where can I pick me up a grandma like yours? 😉
Thanks so much for the compliment!
My grandma is one of a kind… I don’t think there’s room for more than one of her in the world :). We keep asking when the next cruise is. LOL We’re such a greedy family!
Better than Kozyshack? I have to try this, Katie! My family eats rice pudding every year at Christmas (my dad is Swedish). I’ve never been a huge fan of it, I like eating it on Christmas. 🙂
Windows Live Writer is amazing! I use it, and it makes posting really easy. I hope it works out for you, too.
Aww I love that tray! Your rice pudding sounds tasty.
I am new to Live Writer and it has been a lifesafer!
I love rice pudding- need my blender back!
awww that’s so sweet of you to suprise your mommy! the breakfast in bed looks absolutely yum :]
Awww, what a nice mother’s day! When I was little I always tried to surprise my mom with breakfast in bed on mother’s day, which meant I popped into her room at 5am. I don’t think she actually appreciated the surprise, although she was sweet about it. 🙂
Girl, you are my hero! (Hi, I’m Hayley and I’m transitioning to veganism). Rice pudding is one of my favorite foods. I am so excited to try this recipe! Funny about sneaking it past your mom. I actually did the same thing last night- I made BLTs with tempeh bacon and my mom and my younger brother (pickiest eater in the world) didn’t know the difference. Feels so good to be so mischevious.
Yikes, you look sick. You know the negative consequences of being so severely underweight, right?
I read your day of eats, and they don’t add up. Even if you WERE eating 2600 calories a day (which you’re not), it’s clearly not enough to sustain your ridiculous running obsession.
I really hope you get some much needed help. You seem like a sweet girl and it’s sad to see you in such a state.
mmm i love kozyshack (no sugar) rice pudding cups lol
I should try that recipe out..I need to get over myf ear of tofu…rubbery..chewy..weird tasting..tofu…yes..perhaps I will get over it lol any advice?
Such a cute picture!
That rice pudding sounds delicious. I love rice pudding, but forget for some reason!
I will definitely be making this. I love rice pudding (and tofu)!
Anna–
Hmm, it’s interesting that you are able to add up the calories in that post considering you don’t know the bread I use, the stroganoff recipe, the chocolate shake recipe, etc. (Need I go on?)
It’s sad that you waste your time posting negative comments on blogs; you could do something so much more valuable with the time!
Love,
CCV (who is perfectly-healthy, so please don’t “worry”)