Morning Rice
Start your day with a warm bowl of Morning Rice, a quick and wholesome breakfast recipe that's perfect for cozy mornings or busy schedules. Combining creamy cooked white or brown rice with your choice of milk—dairy or plant-based—this dish is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and infused with aromatic vanilla and cinnamon. In just 10 minutes, this satisfying meal comes together, topped with crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and vibrant fresh fruit for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Packed with nutrients and customizable with your favorite toppings, Morning Rice is a versatile choice for those seeking a comforting and heart-healthy morning boost. Serve warm and savor the goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (e.g., slices of banana, berries, or diced apple)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, maple syrup or honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and has a creamy consistency. This should take about 5 minutes.
Once heated, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Divide the rice mixture into two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit of your choice.
Serve warm and enjoy this nourishing breakfast dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 940 mg | 20% | |
*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.
