Vanilla Rice Pudding
Soft, creamy, and soothing with easy calories and no chewing — comforting for a sore mouth and tempting when appetite is low.
Gentle for a sore mouth, low appetite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
How to make it
- Simmer rice, milk, sugar, and salt on low, stirring, ~15–20 min until creamy.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Tip: Serve at whatever temperature feels best. A splash of extra milk keeps it soft.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.