Make your own Sugar Free Instant Rice Pudding Mix and stock up your pantry with heavenly dessert mixes that will save you money on your grocery bill.
Ingredients for Sugar Free Instant Rice Pudding Mix
- 1 package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
- 3/4 cup instant rice
- 3 TBSP. raisins
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
How to Make Sugar Free Instant Rice Pudding Mix
- Combine all in a jar, vacuum seal bag, or ziploc bag.
If you’re making this ahead for pantry storage or gift giving, keep the mix tightly sealed and tucked in a cool, dry cupboard. Since this is a dry mix, moisture is the enemy here. Once humidity gets in, the pudding mix can clump and the rice can lose that quick-cooking edge.
How to Use the Mix
Attach directions:
Sugar-Free Instant Rice Pudding
- In a saucepan combine Mix 3 cups of milk, whisk over medium-high heat, Bringing it to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover, & leave it alone for five minutes.
- Serve hot or cold, sprinkle a dash or cinnamon or nutmeg over the top.
This makes a simple, creamy rice pudding without a lot of fuss. The instant rice softens while the pudding thickens, so you get dessert fast, which is exactly the point.
Tips for Best Results
- Whisk well as the milk heats so the pudding mix dissolves evenly instead of leaving little lumps behind.
- Use a saucepan with a bit of room since milk likes to climb the sides the minute you look away.
- Covering the pan for the full 5 minutes matters. That short rest gives the rice time to soften and the pudding time to set.
- If you want a softer finish, let it stand an extra 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- A small dash of cinnamon or nutmeg at serving adds flavor without changing the sugar-free mix itself.
- If you like homemade pantry mixes, this pairs nicely with Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix and Cinnamon Rice Pudding Mix.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store the dry mix in an airtight jar or sealed bag in a cool, dry pantry. A practical shelf-life estimate is up to 6 months for best quality, since the raisins are the shortest-lived ingredient in the mix and can harden over time if the package picks up air.
Once prepared with milk, refrigerate the rice pudding within 2 hours and keep it covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. For safe leftover handling and refrigerator timing, follow the guidance from the USDA leftover food safety chart.
Serve it cold straight from the fridge or warm individual portions gently. If it thickens too much after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it back up.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with an extra dusting of cinnamon.
- Chill it and spoon into small dessert cups for an easy make-ahead treat.
- Add a little nutmeg over the top just before serving.
- Pair it with Sugar-free Apple Butter for a cozy fall-style dessert.
💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Sugar Free Instant Rice Pudding Mix in a Jar
Ingredient |
Walmart Item |
Pkg Price |
Amount Used |
Cost Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sugar-free instant vanilla pudding |
$0.78 |
1 package ≈ package ≈ 0.601 cup(s) |
$0.78 |
|
Instant rice |
$3.42 |
3/4 C. |
$0.21 |
|
Raisins |
$2.98 |
3 T. |
$0.14 |
|
Cinnamon |
$1.27 |
1/4 t. |
$0.01 |
|
Milk |
$2.52 |
3 C. |
$0.47 |
|
Cinnamon for serving |
$1.27 |
Dash |
$0.01 |
|
Nutmeg for serving |
$2.48 |
Dash |
$0.01 |
💸 |
Cost |
|---|---|
🧾 Total Batch Cost |
$1.63 |
👨👩👧👦 Cost Per Serving |
$0.27 |
📅 Walmart prices last verified August 26, 2026. Prices may vary by location and are subject to change. Learn how to calculate the cost of a recipe on your own!
🛒 Walmart Grocery List
- Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling, 1.34 oz
- Instant White Rice, 14 oz
- Sun-Dried Raisins, 12 oz
- Ground Cinnamon, 2.37 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Free Instant Rice Pudding Mix in a Jar
You can, but expect a sweeter pudding and a slightly different set. Use the same box size as closely as possible, because a much larger box can throw off the rice-to-liquid balance and leave you with soup instead of pudding.
Instant rice really is the right tool here. Regular uncooked rice needs a much longer simmer and more liquid, so if you swap it straight across, the pudding won’t be tender in 5 minutes no matter how optimistic you feel about it.
Whole milk gives the richest texture, but 2% usually works just fine. Skim milk will set a little thinner, so if that’s what you have, chill the finished pudding before serving for a firmer texture.
The usual culprits are not bringing the milk to a full boil, not whisking enough, or cutting the 5-minute covered rest short. Instant pudding and instant rice both need that brief stand time to do their job, so don’t rush it at the finish line.
Absolutely. The mix will still work without them, and you can replace them with another dry add-in like a tablespoon or two of chopped dried apples if you want the same little bursts of sweetness without using raisins.
Keep it tightly sealed and store it somewhere cool and dry, not above the stove where steam drifts up and ruins good intentions. If your pudding mix has small lumps later, shake the jar hard before using or break them up before adding the mix to the milk.
Yes, as long as you double both the mix and the milk and use a larger saucepan. Give it a little extra time to come to a boil, then still let it stand covered so the rice softens evenly.
Either works. Serve it warm if you want a softer, creamier bowl, or chill it for a firmer spoonable dessert that feels more like classic rice pudding from the fridge.
It makes a very good pantry gift because it’s compact, inexpensive, and easy to finish with a handwritten tag. Just be sure the container seals well and include the 3 cups milk and 5-minute resting directions so the recipient doesn’t have to guess.
Nutmeg is the obvious easy swap and works nicely here. You can also add a few extra raisins or a tiny spoonful of sugar-free apple butter if you want more flavor without turning it into a whole new dessert project.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, instant rice, raisins, and cinnamon in a jar, vacuum seal bag, or ziploc bag.
- To prepare the pudding, combine the mix and 3 cups of milk in a saucepan.
- Whisk over medium-high heat, bringing it to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold, with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg over the top if desired.
Recipe Size Alteration
💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.
Notes
Estimated yield is about 6 servings, based on roughly 4 1/2 cups prepared pudding served in 3/4-cup portions.
Estimated cost covers the dry mix ingredients only and does not include milk or optional garnish, since milk pricing varies by type and package.
Store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months for best quality.
Refrigerate prepared pudding within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.
as a diabetic, this is a great recipe. i simply love rice pudding. should be less expensive than packaged sugarfree rice pudding.
this sounds too easy to be true…i will try and see if it is any good…
Rice pudding is a favorite around my house!