Banana Toffee Rice Pudding Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (360 g) cooked rice
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
• ⅓ cup (75 g) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) golden syrup

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, mash one of the bananas with a fork.
3. Whisk the mashed banana together with the eggs, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Stir in the cooked rice until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
6. Slice the second banana and arrange the slices on top of the rice mixture.
7. Drizzle the golden syrup over the banana slices.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pudding is softly set and the top is caramelized and golden.

Pro Tips

• Let the pudding cool slightly before serving; it will thicken as it cools.
• For added texture, consider mixing in a handful of raisins or chopped nuts.
• If you like a creamier pudding, add an extra splash of milk before baking.

Healthier or Lighter Swaps

• Reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly to cut down on sweetness.
• Substitute part of the milk with unsweetened almond milk for a lighter option.
• Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt to add protein and balance the sweetness.