How Many Syns in Rice Pudding? Slimming World Guide & Low-Syn Recipe

Rice pudding is a traditional British pudding that many of us have loved since childhood, but how many syns does this rice-based dessert have? Is it high in syns?

Rice pudding has varying syns according to the ingredients, on average rice pudding can have around 5 syns for 100g, making it fairly high in syns, you could have up to three portions before using all your daily syn allowance.

We've discussed below in more detail why rice pudding is high in syns, some syn values and how to make your SW rice pudding at home for a tasty dessert.

Why Is Rice Pudding High In Syns?

At 5 syns for a 100g serving, rice pudding is quite high in syns, allowing you to have up to three servings before using all your 15 daily syns.

Rice pudding gets its high syn value mainly from the sugar content, having 15g of sugar per serving, this is because it has ingredients such as whole milk or cream depending on how it's made as well as added sugar.

Syn Values of Rice Pudding

When it comes to rice pudding, the syn values remain fairly consistent across most brands. To make it easier to stay on track with your daily allowance, we’ve listed some of the most popular supermarket and branded options below:

• Muller Rice Original Low Fat Pudding Dessert (180g) – 5 syns
• Muller Rice Strawberry Low Fat Pudding Dessert (180g) – 5 syns
• Muller Rice Apple Low Fat Pudding Dessert (180g) – 5 syns
• Muller Rice Vanilla Custard Low Fat Pudding Dessert (180g) – 5.5 syns
• Ambrosia Rice Pudding (400g) – 4.5 syns
• Ambrosia Rice Pudding Light (400g) – 4 syns
• Rachel’s Organic Traditional Divine Rice Pudding (2 x 150g) – 7 syns
• Aldi Brooklea Raspberry Rice Pudding (180g) – 9 syns
• Tesco Stockwell & Co Rice Pudding (400g) – 4 syns
• ASDA Just Essentials Rice Pudding (400g) – 4 syns
• Muller Rice Chocolate & Caramel Pudding Dessert (4 x 170g, 680g) – 5.5 syns
• Lidl Salco Creamed Rice Pudding (400g) – 9.5 syns
• Bonne Maman Rice Pudding (2 x 100g, 200g) – 7.5 syns

Slimming World Rice Pudding Recipe – Just 3 Syns Per Serving

If you love rice pudding but want to keep your syns low, this simple Slimming World–friendly recipe is a great choice. Each serving works out at just 3 syns, making it a comforting and guilt-free dessert.

Ingredients

• 650ml skimmed milk
• 2 tablespoons sweetener
• 100g pudding rice
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 mango (peeled and sliced)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to gas mark 2 (150°C / 300°F).
2. Lightly spray a baking dish with low-calorie cooking spray.
3. Rinse the pudding rice thoroughly, then place it in the dish along with the milk and sweetener.
4. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg, then add the mango slices.
5. Bake for 1 hour, stir well, then return to the oven for a further 30 minutes until the rice is soft and creamy.
6. Serve warm and enjoy a hearty, slimming-friendly dessert.

Final Word

Rice pudding comes in at around 5 syns per portion, which makes it fairly high in syns. To stay on plan, it’s best enjoyed in moderation due to its sugar content.

On the Slimming World plan, you could have up to three portions a day before reaching your 15-syn allowance – or better still, try our homemade Slimming World rice pudding recipe at just 3 syns per serving for a lighter option.