Esalen Brown Rice Breakfast Cereal
Start your morning with the nourishing warmth of Esalen Brown Rice Breakfast Cereal, a hearty and wholesome alternative to traditional porridges. This comforting breakfast is made with tender brown rice simmered to perfection and enriched with creamy almond milk, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon spice. Topped with crunchy nuts, maple syrup for natural sweetness, and your favorite fresh fruits, it offers a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Packed with whole-grain goodness and plant-based ingredients, this recipe is perfect for vegans, gluten-free diets, or anyone seeking a satisfying, healthful start to the day. With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, this 2-serving bowl of goodness is a delightful way to elevate your breakfast routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 0.5 cups raisins
- 0.25 cups chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.5 cups fresh fruit (e.g., berries or sliced banana, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
After cooking, remove the pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork, then stir in the almond milk, raisins, chopped nuts, and ground cinnamon.
Return the saucepan to low heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness by stirring in maple syrup, if desired.
Divide the cereal into bowls and top with fresh fruit of your choice. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
