Protein Pumpkin Spice Rice Pudding
A cozy and nutritious take on classic rice pudding with pumpkin and protein powder, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ to ½ cup granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cool water to remove excess starch.
- Combine the rinsed rice with milk and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, protein powder, and pumpkin spice.
- Sweeten to taste with sugar and add vanilla.
- Simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Adjust the consistency with additional milk if too thick, or let it simmer longer if too runny.
- Taste and adjust flavors if necessary.
- Cool it down, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- Let it cool before serving it either warm or chilled.
Notes
Top with whipped cream, chopped pecans, or drizzle with maple syrup for extra flavor. Consider pairing with late-harvest fruits for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, rice pudding, protein pudding, fall dessert, healthy dessert, comfort food