Ginger Rice Protein Custard Cups

A gentle, lightly sweet snack designed for people on GLP-1 medications, combining soft rice with a silky, high-protein custard. The mild flavor, warm ginger, and low-fat profile help soothe nausea while still providing concentrated protein and easy-to-digest carbs in a small portion.

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Calories 0 kcal
Protein 0.0g
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy

Symptom Tolerance Scores

Nausea
0.50
Low Appetite
0.50
Fatigue
0.50
Bloating
0.50
Constipation
0.50

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 160°C and place two small ramekins or heatproof cups into a small baking dish; set a kettle of water to boil for a water bath.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk the milk and vanilla whey protein powder until completely smooth with no lumps, then whisk in the egg whites until just combined to avoid foam.

  3. 3

    Add the ginger: squeeze the grated ginger firmly over the bowl to release its juice, discarding the fibrous pulp; whisk in the ginger juice, honey, and cinnamon if using.

  4. 4

    Divide the cooked white rice evenly between the two ramekins, then slowly pour the custard mixture over the rice so it is mostly submerged but still slightly visible.

  5. 5

    Pour hot (not boiling) water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches about halfway up their sides, then carefully transfer the dish to the oven.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the custard is just set at the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center; remove from the water bath and let cool until warm or room temperature.

  7. 7

    Serve warm or chilled; for very sensitive stomachs, skim off any surface bubbles and avoid strong additional toppings to keep the aroma and flavor mild.

GLP-1 Tips

  • If your nausea is strong, start with just a few spoonfuls and eat very slowly; the gentle ginger, low fat content, and soft rice texture are designed to be easy on GLP-1–sensitized stomachs while still providing over 20 g of protein across the two small servings.
  • If dairy is an issue, you can use a fortified soy drink and a soy or pea protein powder, but keep the fat content low to maintain nausea-friendliness.

Storage

Cool completely, cover each ramekin, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Eat cold or gently rewarm in a water bath or at low power in the microwave to avoid strong smells or curdling.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1 of 2 servings)

0 Calories
0.0g Protein
0.0g Carbs
0.0g Fat
0.0g Fiber
0mg Sodium

This meal plan is designed as a general guide for GLP-1 medication users and is not a substitute for personalised medical nutrition therapy. Consult your dietitian or healthcare provider before significant dietary changes.

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