RAW Nutrition Cream of Rice is a flavored, performance-focused cream of rice — 26 grams of fast-digesting carbohydrates per serving at 110-120 calories, in three gourmet flavors that make daily carb fueling something to actually look forward to. Double Fudge Brownie, Honey Nut Cereal, and Vanilla Cookie Cream. Gluten free. Smooth texture with no grittiness. Launched May 2026 — RAW's entry into the cream of rice category that has been growing significantly in the US performance nutrition market over the past several years. Use as pre-workout fuel, post-workout glycogen replenishment, a breakfast bowl, or a between-meal carb source. Mix with water or milk. 25 servings per pouch. California Prop 65 Warning applies.
Nutrition Facts — RAW Nutrition Cream of Rice (Per 1 Serving / 25 Servings)
Calories: 110-120 (varies slightly by flavor)
Total Carbohydrates: 26g (fast-digesting whole food carbs from rice)
Protein: minimal (from rice)
Fat: minimal
Gluten free
Double Fudge Brownie: sweetened with Stevia — no added sugar
Flavors: Double Fudge Brownie, Honey Nut Cereal, Vanilla Cookie Cream
25 servings per pouch
Mix with water or milk — can be prepared warm or cold
Adjust serving size to fit individual carbohydrate and calorie targets
California Prop 65 Warning applies.
Why Cream of Rice Has Become a Performance Nutrition Staple
Cream of rice has been a staple in competitive bodybuilding and physique sport nutrition for decades — long before the flavored supplement category caught up with what prep coaches were already recommending. The reasons are practical and physiological. Rice is among the most easily digestible carbohydrate sources available — it produces minimal GI distress even at large serving sizes, sits comfortably in the stomach before training in a way that oats, whole grain bread, and higher-fiber carbs often don't, and converts to glucose and glycogen at the rate athletes need for training performance and recovery. Cream of rice takes these properties a step further by grinding the rice into a fine powder that cooks into a smooth, porridge-like consistency — the fine particle size further accelerates digestion and gastric emptying compared to whole rice, making it particularly useful in the pre-workout window when GI speed matters.†
The US performance nutrition market has been catching up with Europe on cream of rice for the past several years — it's now one of the fastest-growing product categories in the functional food section of the supplement channel. RAW Nutrition's May 2026 launch represents the brand's move into foundational performance nutrition beyond core supplements, applying the same flavor quality philosophy that made CBUM Itholate one of the best-tasting protein powders on the market to a category that has historically been dominated by bland, utilitarian products.†
The Three Flavors — What Each One Delivers
Double Fudge Brownie is RAW's dessert-forward entry — a rich, deep chocolate profile sweetened specifically with Stevia rather than sucralose or cane sugar, positioning it as the low-added-sugar option in the lineup. For athletes monitoring sugar intake who still want a genuinely indulgent eating experience from their carb source, Double Fudge Brownie is the choice. The Stevia sweetening requires the flavor development to carry more of the flavor perception burden — RAW's track record on Stevia-sweetened products (like the Grass-Fed Whey Isolate) suggests they've managed this well.†
Honey Nut Cereal is the nostalgia-forward flavor — the warm, toasted honey and almond note that the most iconic breakfast cereal in American history has made familiar across multiple generations. Cereal-inspired flavors have been RAW's strongest category (Cinnamon Crunch Cereal in Itholate being the most cited example of the approach working perfectly), and Honey Nut Cereal cream of rice leans into the same concept: the experience of eating your favorite childhood cereal, in a format that actually fuels performance.†
Vanilla Cookie Cream is the most versatile everyday option — a clean, sweet vanilla cream profile that functions well as a blank canvas for mix-ins (fresh fruit, nut butter, protein powder) without a strong competing flavor character. Vanilla cream profiles also tend to be the most consistent crowd-pleasers in any flavored performance food category — they appeal to the broadest range of taste preferences and pair well with the widest range of additional ingredients.†
When and How to Use Cream of Rice
Pre-Workout Fuel
Cream of rice is ideal pre-workout fuel specifically because of its digestion speed and GI tolerability. Consumed 60-90 minutes before training, a serving of cream of rice provides fast-digesting carbohydrates that convert to muscle glycogen efficiently without the bloating, heaviness, or GI distress that higher-fiber carbs can produce during high-intensity training. Athletes who struggle with eating solid food close to training find cream of rice's smooth texture and fast gastric emptying particularly valuable — it goes down easy, settles quickly, and doesn't create the full, heavy feeling that slows performance.†
Post-Workout Glycogen Replenishment
Post-workout, the priority is glycogen replenishment — restoring the muscle glycogen stores depleted during training so recovery can proceed efficiently. Fast-digesting carbohydrates like cream of rice paired with a protein source (a scoop of Itholate or RAW Grass-Fed Whey Isolate mixed into the cream of rice or consumed alongside it) creates the classic post-workout combination of rapid glycogen restoration and muscle protein synthesis stimulus. The fast-digesting nature of cream of rice means glycogen replenishment begins quickly after consumption.†
Muscle Building Carb Source
During a muscle building phase, consistent carbohydrate intake above maintenance is one of the primary tools for creating the caloric surplus that supports muscle tissue accretion. Cream of rice's easy digestibility makes it practical to eat multiple servings per day without accumulating GI fatigue or appetite suppression from difficult-to-digest whole food carbs. Athletes who find themselves unable to hit carbohydrate targets through whole food meals alone find cream of rice an effective, pleasant, easily consumed addition that stacks calories and carbohydrates without creating the GI load of eating equivalent carbohydrates from denser whole food sources.†
Breakfast Bowl
Hot cream of rice made with warm water or milk in a bowl with fresh berries, banana slices, and a scoop of protein powder is one of the most practical high-protein, high-carbohydrate breakfast configurations available — it comes together in under three minutes, requires no cooking skill, and produces a genuinely satisfying meal. User reviews on RAW's product page specifically highlight this use case, with one reviewer describing blending cream of rice with oats, protein powder, and water then microwaving into a protein bowl format.†
Cream of Rice vs. Oats — Why Athletes Use Both
Oats and cream of rice are not substitutes for each other — they are complementary carb sources with different properties suited to different timing contexts. Oats are higher in fiber, slower-digesting, and more satiating — ideal for breakfast or between-meal carb sources where extended energy and satiety are the priority. Cream of rice is lower in fiber, faster-digesting, and lighter on the stomach — ideal for pre-workout and post-workout windows where digestion speed and GI comfort matter more than satiety and fiber intake. Athletes who use both products strategically use oats at breakfast and between meals, and cream of rice around training.†
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cream of rice and how is it different from plain rice?
Cream of rice is rice that has been ground into a very fine powder, which when mixed with hot liquid produces a smooth, porridge-like consistency. The fine particle size means faster digestion and gastric emptying than whole or even cooked white rice — producing faster glucose availability and faster glycogen replenishment than eating the rice in its conventional form. RAW Nutrition's flavored cream of rice adds gourmet flavor to this functional base, making it significantly more enjoyable to consume daily than unflavored cream of rice.†Can cream of rice be used cold or does it need to be heated?
RAW Nutrition Cream of Rice can be prepared warm or cold depending on preference. Hot preparation (mixed with warm water or milk) produces the traditional smooth porridge consistency. Cold preparation (mixed with cold water or milk) produces a thinner, more liquid consistency that some athletes prefer as a drinkable pre-workout carb source. User reviews mention blending it with protein powder and other ingredients in a cold format as well as the traditional hot bowl preparation.†Is cream of rice appropriate for athletes with gluten sensitivity?
RAW Nutrition Cream of Rice is formulated as gluten free — rice is naturally gluten-free and the product is positioned for athletes with gluten sensitivity or those following a gluten-free diet. Confirm the specific flavor's gluten-free status on the product label and check allergen manufacturing statements for potential cross-contamination risk if sensitivity is severe.†How does RAW Cream of Rice compare to other cream of rice brands?
RAW's primary differentiator is flavor quality — the same approach that made Itholate protein one of the most highly rated tasting protein powders on the market, applied to cream of rice. Macros (26g carbs, 110-120 calories, gluten free) are consistent with the standard cream of rice category specification. The Double Fudge Brownie, Honey Nut Cereal, and Vanilla Cookie Cream flavors are specifically designed to be genuinely enjoyable rather than supplement-palatable, which is the meaningful differentiator from generic unflavored or minimally flavored cream of rice products.†
How to Prepare RAW Nutrition Cream of Rice
Mix and prepare according to label directions — generally, mix one serving with 6-8oz of hot water or warm milk and stir until smooth. Adjust liquid volume to preferred consistency — more liquid for a thinner porridge, less liquid for a thicker bowl. Can also be prepared cold by mixing with cold water or milk for a drinkable format. Add protein powder, fresh fruit, nut butter, or other toppings to customize nutrition and flavor. Adjust serving size to fit individual carbohydrate and calorie targets. California Prop 65 Warning applies.
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