Apple Wild Rice Breakfast
Start your morning with a hearty and wholesome twist on breakfast that combines the nutty goodness of wild rice with the comforting sweetness of fresh apples. This Apple Wild Rice Breakfast is a naturally gluten-free and versatile meal, simmered with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a splash of vanilla, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of indulgence. Topped with crunchy walnuts or pecans and chewy dried cranberries or raisins, this breakfast bowl is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect for cozy mornings, it’s a great way to shake up your breakfast routine with whole grains, plant-based options, and a balance of sweet and earthy flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 medium apple
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cup walnuts or pecans (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the water.
While the rice is cooking, core and dice the apple into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Once the wild rice is cooked, drain any excess water if necessary and return the rice to the saucepan.
Add the diced apple, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan with the rice. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warmed through, the apples have softened slightly, and the flavors have melded together.
Divide the wild rice mixture into bowls. Top with walnuts or pecans and raisins or dried cranberries if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Apple Wild Rice Breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 445 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.2 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1775 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
