Protein Rice Pudding

Protein Rice Pudding

White rice?! A year ago, I wouldn't touch the stuff!  Over the past year I've learned how 'bad carbs' can be used to the benefit of your workout and goals! This recipe is high carb, yes. But the carbs help with protein synthesis and are beneficial pre/post workout! I have two versions of this recipe, the pre and the post. For post-workout snacks you're looking for the 'bad carbs', low fibre, low fat (even healthy fat). The high carb/low fat and low fibre helps your muscles to quickly absorb the protein post-workout. Pre-workout involves slightly more fat (not too much) and some fibre to help keep you satiated during your workout.  Go forth and muscle-up!

Pre-Workout Version:

- 1/4 Cup Rice (dry)

- 1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein

- 1 TBSP Coconut Flour

- 1 TBSP Psyillium Husks (omit if you're a really picky-eater)

- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk or water

- Cinnamon and Stevia to taste

Post-Workout Version:

- 1/4 Cup Rice (dry)

- 1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein

- 1/2 Banana, pureed

-1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Almond milk or water

- Cinnamon and Stevia to taste

- *optional, honey (for more carbs/sugar)

- Cook rice as directed on the package (I like to cook mine the night before and keep in the fridge. I also prefer the rice to be slightly overcooked, so add a bit more water than the directions require)

- Heat rice and liquid (water/milk/almond milk)
- Add remaining ingredients, stir until creamy
- Eat!

If you include psyillium husks, eat immediately. They absorb a lot of water and get a very strange consistency if left for too long!