Rice protein becomes 90% more bioavailable when cooked with liquid at 185°F—most people boil it wrong.
High-Protein Cream of Rice
Kickstart your day with this powerhouse High-Protein Cream of Rice! Bursting with energy-boosting carbs and protein, this delightful breakfast is not only incredibly quick to whip up but also super satisfying. Just mix creamy rice with your favorite protein powder and top it off with fresh fruits or a drizzle of honey for a deliciously nutritious pre-workout treat!
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 400g water (14.1 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 50g rice flour (0.4 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Cinnamonoptional
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(3)
- 75g frozen blueberries (2.65 oz)
- 75g frozen raspberries (2.65 oz)
- 1 scoop protein powder (flavour of choice)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make base: Add rice flour, water, and salt to a bowl. Mix well.
- 2
Cook: Microwave for 5 minutes total, stirring every minute, until thick.
- 3
Whey drip: Mix protein powder with a splash of water until it forms a thick paste.
- 4
Toppings: Add berries, whey drip, and cinnamon or whatever else you like.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix protein powder with water at a 1:1 ratio by weight to create a paste consistency that won't clump when stirred into hot cereal, as heat denatures proteins and causes aggregation.technique1:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Stir the rice flour mixture every 60 seconds during microwaving to prevent hot spots that create lumpy starches, as microwaves heat unevenly and create temperature differentials of 20-30°F.timing60 seconds
- ✓Use a rice flour to water ratio of 1:4 to 1:5 by volume for optimal viscosity, as rice starch gelatinizes at 158-176°F and needs adequate hydration to form smooth gel structure.ingredient1:4 to 1:5 ratio
- ✓Add protein powder after cooking and cooling the base to below 140°F to prevent whey protein denaturation, which causes grainy texture and reduces bioavailability by 15-20%.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓Use a wide, shallow microwave-safe bowl rather than a narrow deep one to increase surface area by 40-50%, promoting even heating and reducing cooking time by 1-2 minutes.equipment40-50% surface area increase
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Rice protein becomes 90% more bioavailable when cooked with liquid at 185°F—most people boil it wrong.
High-Protein Cream of Rice
Kickstart your day with this powerhouse High-Protein Cream of Rice! Bursting with energy-boosting carbs and protein, this delightful breakfast is not only incredibly quick to whip up but also super satisfying. Just mix creamy rice with your favorite protein powder and top it off with fresh fruits or a drizzle of honey for a deliciously nutritious pre-workout treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 400g water (14.1 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 50g rice flour (0.4 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Cinnamonoptional
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(3)
- 75g frozen blueberries (2.65 oz)
- 75g frozen raspberries (2.65 oz)
- 1 scoop protein powder (flavour of choice)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make base: Add rice flour, water, and salt to a bowl. Mix well.
- 2
Cook: Microwave for 5 minutes total, stirring every minute, until thick.
- 3
Whey drip: Mix protein powder with a splash of water until it forms a thick paste.
- 4
Toppings: Add berries, whey drip, and cinnamon or whatever else you like.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix protein powder with water at a 1:1 ratio by weight to create a paste consistency that won't clump when stirred into hot cereal, as heat denatures proteins and causes aggregation.technique1:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Stir the rice flour mixture every 60 seconds during microwaving to prevent hot spots that create lumpy starches, as microwaves heat unevenly and create temperature differentials of 20-30°F.timing60 seconds
- ✓Use a rice flour to water ratio of 1:4 to 1:5 by volume for optimal viscosity, as rice starch gelatinizes at 158-176°F and needs adequate hydration to form smooth gel structure.ingredient1:4 to 1:5 ratio
- ✓Add protein powder after cooking and cooling the base to below 140°F to prevent whey protein denaturation, which causes grainy texture and reduces bioavailability by 15-20%.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓Use a wide, shallow microwave-safe bowl rather than a narrow deep one to increase surface area by 40-50%, promoting even heating and reducing cooking time by 1-2 minutes.equipment40-50% surface area increase