🍚 High-Protein Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
🥣 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- ½ cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice for more fiber)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or high-protein milk)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (added later for protein & creaminess)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2–3 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- Raisins or chopped dates
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- Fresh fruit (banana, berries)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add to slow cooker
Combine rice, milk, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener. - Cook low & slow
- LOW: 2.5–3 hours
- Stir once or twice if possible
- Check texture
Rice should be tender and mixture creamy. Add a splash of milk if too thick. - Add protein boost (important step)
Turn off heat. Stir in Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla.
Mix well to avoid clumping. - Rest & thicken
Let it sit 10–15 minutes—it thickens as it cools.
💪 Protein Content
- ~12–18g protein per serving
- Use high-protein milk + extra yogurt to push it even higher
🔥 Pro Tips
- Add protein powder after cooking to avoid grainy texture
- Casein protein works best for a thick, creamy pudding
- Stir in an egg (tempered) at the end for even more protein + richness
- For extra creaminess: replace some milk with evaporated milk