Grape Nut Pudding Recipes

Grape nuts are one of the most popular comfort foods in the United States. It is actually a breakfast cereal made from barley and wheat. Though named as grape nuts, it neither contains grapes nor nuts. The name is probably derived on account of its appearance resembling the grape seeds. Rich in whole grain and fiber, grape nuts is used in a variety of food recipes including grape nut bread, muffins, pudding etc. Grape nut pudding can be prepared by adding various ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla to grape nut cereal. Following delightful grape nut pudding recipes are sure to keep you busy this weekend.

Recipe #1

Ingredients

1. Grape nuts, as much as needed
2. 4 cups milk (regular, low-fat, or skim)
3. 6 large eggs
4. ½ cup sugar
5. ½ tsp ground cinnamon
6. 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

How to Prepare

First of all, preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Meanwhile, whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Pour this mixture into the baking dish which is coated with a cooking spray. Then, sprinkle the top layer of the mixture with grape nuts. Following this, coat the top with cooking spray, which will help the mixture set properly. Now, place the baking sheet in the oven and keep the baking dish over it. Let the mixture bake for about 30 minutes, until the pudding turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool it down completely.

Recipe #2

Ingredients

1. ¾ cup grape nuts cereal
2. 3 eggs (or 6 whites for low cholesterol)
3. 2 cups milk
4. ½ cup sugar
5. ¼ cup margarine, melted
6. 1 tsp. vanilla
7. ¼ cup raisins, optional
8. Dash cinnamon and nutmeg

How to Prepare
First, melt butter in a pan and add grape nuts to it. Keep it aside. Beat the eggs and sugar, add butter grape nut mixture to it. This should be followed by the addition of milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and keep it in a preheated oven. Allow the mixture to bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes. You can serve grape nut pudding warm or cool. It definitely tastes great, if served with a fresh whipped cream.

Recipe #3

Ingredients

1. 2½ cups grape nuts
2. 3 eggs, beaten
3. ½ cup milk, scalded
4. 3 cups water, boiling
5. ½ cup sugar
6. ½ cup raisins, washed
7. 1 tsp vanilla extract
8. ½ tsp cinnamon

How to Prepare
In a large skillet, combine together grape nuts, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, raisins and vanilla extract. Then, you should add milk and boiling water to this mixture. Mix it well and transfer this mixture to the baking dish. Place the dish into a pan filled with water and bake the mixture in the oven at moderate temperature for about 35 minutes.

Recipe #4

Ingredients for Pudding

1. 1 cup grape nuts cereal
2. 1 cup milk
3. 1-½ cups sugar
4. 4 eggs
5. 1 small package coconut
6. 1 tablespoon butter
7. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ingredients for White Sauce

1. 1 cup milk (Half and Half can be used)
2. 2 tablespoons flour
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 1 tablespoon butter
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla

How to Prepare
First, let's start with pudding preparation. Mix together milk, sugar, grape nuts cereal, butter, eggs, coconut, and vanilla in a baking dish. Cover it and bake in the oven at 375 degrees F for about 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool it down completely.

Now, let's make a white sauce. Mix together flour, sugar, milk, butter and vanilla and cook the mixture over low heat, until you get desired thickness. Pour this sauce over the top of the pudding and serve. But, keep in mind that this sauce is very rich in calories, hence it should be served in small quantities.

Try any of these simple but delicious recipes. Grape nut pudding is an excellent dessert that can be included in the low fat diet, hence ideal for the weight watchers.