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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, maple syrup or honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and has a creamy consistency. This should take about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Once heated, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4

Divide the rice mixture into two serving bowls.

Step 5

Top each bowl with chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit of your choice.

Step 6

Serve warm and enjoy this nourishing breakfast dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	831.8 grams (831.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	952

Total Fat 14.50g	19%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 258mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 184.60g	67%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 58.30g
Protein 22.30g	45%

Vitamin D 100IU	500%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 940mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 77.1%