Green Tea Rice Pudding

1 quart (4 cups) skim milk
1/3 cup rice
1/2 cup sugar or Splenda
1 1/2 Tbsp green tea powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

In medium saucepan, whisk together green tea powder and milk. Add rice, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent milk from scorching and rice from sticking to the pan. Add raisins and cinnamon (if desired), simmer 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and pour into serving or storage container. Let sit at room temperature 2-3 hours until thickened. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATIEKAKES03.