Heart-Healthy Creamy Rice Porridge
Start your day with a bowl of Heart-Healthy Creamy Rice Porridge, a comforting and nutritious breakfast that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Made with wholesome brown rice simmered to perfection, this porridge features a creamy blend of unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sweetened naturally with pure honey and topped with fresh blueberries and crunchy chopped almonds, every bite is brimming with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Perfect for meal prep or a leisurely morning, this dairy-free and refined sugar-free recipe is ideal for those seeking a guilt-free yet indulgent breakfast option that supports cardiovascular health. Ready in under an hour, serve it warm to fuel your day with hearty goodness and wholesome flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 3 cups Water
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup Chopped unsalted almonds
- 2 tablespoons Pure honey
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents clumping.
In a medium pot, combine the rinsed brown rice and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed.
Stir in the unsweetened almond milk, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure the porridge becomes creamy.
Add the chia seeds while stirring to help thicken and enrich the porridge with plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
Once the desired creaminess is achieved, remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pure honey until well combined.
Scoop the porridge into serving bowls and top each portion with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of chopped unsalted almonds for added crunch and heart-healthy fats.
Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing and heart-healthy breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1226 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*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.
