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Peach Rice Pudding — A No-Added-Sugar, Soft Summer Dessert for Age 2
Made with tender cooked rice, milk, and the natural sweetness of ripe peach, this rice pudding is a gentle, spoonable dessert for your 2-year-old on hot summer days. No added sugar, honey, or sweetener is used; the sweetness comes entirely from the fruit.
⚠️ Contains allergens: milk
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons short-grain rice (such as baldo or arborio, rinsed several times)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup drinking water (to cook the rice)
- 1 large piece ripe peach (peeled, pitted, mashed with a fork)
- 0.5 piece ripe banana (mashed with a fork, as a natural sweetener)
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional, a tiny pinch)
- 1 tablespoon small peach pieces for topping
Directions
- 1
Rinse the rice under running water several times and drain; removing some of the starch makes the pudding gentler.
- 2
Cook the rice with 1 cup of drinking water over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed and the rice is very soft (about 12-15 minutes).
- 3
Add the milk; cook over low heat, stirring often so it does not stick to the bottom, until it thickens and the rice grains break down well (about 15-18 minutes).
- 4
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe peach and banana together with a fork until smooth.
- 5
Take the pudding off the heat and let it cool; once it is just warm to the touch, stir in the mashed fruit (do not add it while hot, so the natural sweetness and freshness are preserved).
- 6
Divide into small bowls; if you like, sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon and add a few small peach pieces on top.
- 7
Serve warm or at room temperature in small portions, with your child seated and always under your supervision; store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one day.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Tender cooked rice offers a gentle source of energy, while milk adds calcium and protein that can support your growing child's nutrition. Ripe peach brings natural sweetness, vitamin C, and fiber, and banana adds potassium and a velvety texture. Its soft, spoonable consistency suits 2-year-olds who are learning to eat on their own. No added sugar or honey is used; the sweetness comes entirely from the fruit itself.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we love simple, seasonal, and where possible organic ingredients; we suggest making the pudding fresh, adding the fruit once it has cooled, and serving it in small portions, and choosing a GOTS-certified organic cotton bib for your child to handle the inevitable drips. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your little one's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
150
kcal
5 g
protein
24 g
carbs
4 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
