Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding (High-Protein Version)

🍚🥛 Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding (High-Protein Version)

Creamy, comforting, and protein-packed — a classic dessert or breakfast made muscle-friendly, Abrar.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• ½ cup liquid egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)

• ¼ cup whey protein (vanilla or unflavored)

• 2–3 tbsp sweetener of choice (stevia, erythritol, or sugar)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: ¼ cup raisins or chopped nuts

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat milk: In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk to a gentle simmer.

2. Mix protein base: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, egg whites, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Combine: Slowly whisk half of the warm milk into the protein mixture to temper eggs. Then pour back into saucepan.

4. Cook: Simmer on low, stirring frequently, until thickened (8–10 minutes). Add cooked rice and continue stirring 3–5 minutes until creamy.

5. Optional: Stir in raisins or nuts.

6. Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx., 4 servings)

• Calories: ~210

• Protein: 20–24g

• Carbs: 18–20g

• Fat: 4–5g

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💪 High-Protein Upgrade

• Increase whey protein to ½ cup (30g per serving)

• Use extra liquid egg whites (½ cup more)

• Stir in 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter

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🔥 Lower-Carb / Cutting Version

• Use cauliflower rice or shirataki rice instead of rice

• Use unsweetened milk

• Skip raisins

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• Top with fresh berries or sliced bananas

• Sprinkle unsweetened coconut or cacao nibs

• Serve warm for breakfast or chilled as dessert