High Protein Riz au Lait
Elevate your dessert game with this High Protein Riz au Lait, a modern twist on the classic French rice pudding. Combining creamy short-grain rice with vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt, this indulgent yet guilt-free treat packs a delicious protein boost that's perfect for post-workout recovery or a nutritious dessert option. Cooked in a comforting blend of milk, water, and fragrant vanilla bean, the rice is slowly simmered to tender perfection and sweetened with just the right touch of sugar and honey. Serve it warm or chilled for a satisfying, high-protein delight that’s as wholesome as it is decadent. Perfect for fans of creamy desserts looking to balance indulgence with nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams short-grain rice
- 700 milliliters milk
- 40 grams vanilla protein powder
- 100 milliliters water
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 grams Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
In a large saucepan, combine the milk and water. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds into the milk mixture, and add the pod as well.
Bring the milk mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, stir in the rice and a pinch of salt.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid slightly ajar, and let the rice cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the milk is absorbed. If it becomes too thick, add a little more milk.
Remove the vanilla pod from the saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
In a small bowl, blend the vanilla protein powder with a little water to make a smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps.
Fold the protein paste into the rice mixture and stir well to combine.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then gently fold in the Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture.
Serve warm or chilled in small bowls, drizzled with honey on top for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.9 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1267 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
