Here’s a comforting, creamy High-Protein Slow Cooker Rice Pudding you can make by pouring one simple mixture over raw rice and letting the slow cooker do the work.
🍚 High-Protein Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice works best)
- 3 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened high-protein milk)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (adds protein + creaminess)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
🥄 The “1 Mixture” Step
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Milk
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Sweetener
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Salt
This is the mixture you’ll pour over the rice.
🔥 Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker.
- Add the raw rice to the bottom.
- Pour the prepared mixture evenly over the rice.
- Stir gently once.
- Cook on:
- Low for 2½–3 hours, or
- High for 1½–2 hours
- Stir once halfway through if possible.
- When rice is tender and pudding is thick and creamy, turn off heat. It thickens more as it cools.
💪 Why It’s High Protein
- Greek yogurt adds extra protein and creaminess
- Eggs boost protein and help thicken
- Using high-protein milk increases the total protein content
Approximate protein: 12–18g per serving, depending on ingredients.
🍓 Optional Add-Ins
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Protein powder (vanilla works well — mix into the liquid first)
- Lemon zest for brightness
✅ Tips for Best Texture
- Use short-grain rice for creaminess
- Don’t overcook — it thickens as it sits
- If too thick, stir in warm milk before serving
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A diabetic-friendly version
- A no-egg version
- Or a muscle-building high-protein version (20g+ per serving)
Which one would you prefer?
