Hot Rice Cereal
Transform your leftover rice into a warm, comforting bowl of Hot Rice Cereal—a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for cozy mornings. With just a handful of pantry staples like milk, a touch of brown sugar, butter, and aromatic cinnamon, this creamy breakfast dish is ready in under 15 minutes. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility: customize with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or shredded coconut for added flavor and texture. Whether you prefer the hearty bite of brown rice or the silky smoothness of white rice, this wholesome cereal delivers a nourishing start to your day. Ideal for busy mornings or a weekend treat, this breakfast recipe is as simple as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, and water. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble gently, about 5–7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cereal thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the cereal and adjust the sweetness or spices if necessary.
Spoon the hot rice cereal into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut.
Serve warm and enjoy a cozy, nourishing breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 705 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*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.
