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.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

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
• 0 optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, and water. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble gently, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Taste the cereal and adjust the sweetness or spices if necessary.

Step 5

Spoon the hot rice cereal into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut.

Step 6

Serve warm and enjoy a cozy, nourishing breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	908.3 grams (908.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	902

Total Fat 18.10g	23%
Saturated Fat 10.80g	54%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 164.80g	60%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 47.10g
Protein 19.30g	39%

Vitamin D 133IU	665%
Calcium 396mg	30%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 660mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 73.3%