Cinnamon Pear Rice Protein Smoothie
This gentle, cinnamon-warm smoothie uses rice protein and cooked brown rice for easy-to-digest, steady energy that suits smaller appetites on GLP-1 medications. It’s low in fat, mild in smell, and designed to sit calmly in the stomach while helping you meet protein needs despite nausea.
Ingredients
- 80 g cooked brown rice — cooled
- 350 ml unsweetened rice milk — chilled
- 40 g unflavoured plant-based protein powder — ready to use
- 40 g canned chickpeas — rinsed and drained
- 70 g ripe pear — peeled and chopped
- 1.5 g ground cinnamon — ready to use
- 10 g maple syrup — ready to use optional
- 80 g ice cubes — optional, for extra chill optional
Instructions
- Add the cooked, cooled brown rice, rice milk, plant-based protein powder, chickpeas, pear, and ground cinnamon to a blender.
- Blend on low speed first to break down the rice and chickpeas, then increase to high and blend for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and, if needed, add maple syrup for a touch of sweetness; blend again briefly to combine.
- If you tolerate colder drinks, add the ice cubes and blend until the smoothie is thick but still sippable; otherwise skip the ice for a gentler temperature.
- Let the smoothie sit for 2–3 minutes to allow bubbles to settle, then pour into small glasses and sip slowly.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your nausea is strong, start with a half-portion and sip very slowly, keeping the smoothie closer to room temperature, which is often better tolerated on GLP-1 medications.
For extra smoothness when you feel very sensitive, blend an extra 30–45 seconds and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any remaining texture.
If fiber is bothering your stomach, reduce the chickpeas by half at first, then gradually increase as tolerated to support digestion.
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