I call my food HER when it looks pretty.  ‘She pretty!’ And girl, when you add roses to anything it just makes a person happy. 

My mom’s rice pudding is a happy place for this Middle Eastern girl.  I just gave it a little ‘rehab’ and boosted the protein, lowered the sugar and made it healthy enough to have for breakfast. 

I love dessert for breakfast :-) 

Adding these dried rose petals just makes it so much prettier and yes, functional.  Did you know that roses have been eaten in the Middle East for thousands of years? They’re rich in antioxidants and help to prevent cardiovascular disease.  And they add the most beautiful, subtle essence that feels like a hug from my mom.   

Rose petals are also considered an aphrodisiac so just be careful who you share your pudding with, babe. 

Gluten-free, protein-rich, nutrient-dense - and only sweetened with date syrup....