Creamy Cocoa Brown Rice Protein Smoothie
This creamy cocoa smoothie is designed for GLP-1 users with low appetite, packing high-quality protein and slow-burning carbs into a small, easy-to-sip portion. The mild chocolate flavor and smooth texture are gentle on the stomach, helping you get meaningful nutrition even when you don’t feel like eating much.
Ingredients
- 120 g cooked brown rice — cooled
- 350 ml unsweetened soy milk — chilled
- 50 g chocolate protein powder — ready to use
- 80 g silken tofu — drained
- 6 g unsweetened cocoa powder — sifted
- 60 g frozen banana — sliced optional
- 1 g ground cinnamon — ready to use optional
- 80 g ice cubes — whole optional
Instructions
- Add the cooked, cooled brown rice and silken tofu to a high-speed blender.
- Pour in the unsweetened soy milk, then add the chocolate protein powder and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Add the frozen banana, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes if using, to increase creaminess and chill.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust thickness with a splash of extra soy milk or a few more ice cubes as preferred.
- Divide into two small glasses; sip slowly, stopping when comfortably full, and refrigerate any remaining portion.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your appetite is very low, start with half a serving and sip over 20–30 minutes; the blend of protein, tofu, and brown rice helps maintain muscle and energy without a large meal volume.
Pre-cook and freeze brown rice in small portions so you can quickly blend this smoothie on days when fatigue or low appetite make cooking difficult.
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