Simple Cream of Rice Breakfast Bowl

So I got into this simple cream of rice breakfast bowl because I was told to (by a coach I’m currently using to work through some health stuff). I was so confused at first. I thought rice cereal was for babies haha. Turns out I love it!  This quickly became my favorite meal of the day. It’s all carbs of course, but that’s the point! It makes the perfect pre-workout meal. The carbs provide fuel for your body in the form of glucose for energy. Cream of rice is a fantastic source of complex carbs that increase energy levels and provide better muscular endurance. Cream of rice is gluten-free, so that’s also a major perk. I’d never been one for a big breakfast, and now I’m usually enjoying this along with a protein shake! The cream of rice is easy to digest but makes you feel fuller longer, keeping you fueled through your workout.

Here’s what you’re getting in terms of nutrition from cream of rice (besides everything I said about carbs): no fat, over two grams of protein per serving, and 70% of your recommended daily amount of iron. Tell me that’s not worth thinking about.

What You’ll Need  to Make a Simple Cream of Rice Breakfast Bowl:

• Water
• Kosher salt
• Cream of rice
• Cinnamon
• Stevia to taste (I use about 3 droppers full of liquid vanilla stevia)
• Berries of choice
• Plant milk 
• Almond or peanut butter drizzle
• Flake salt for finishing

How to Make a Simple Cream of Rice Breakfast Bowl:

You actually have two choices when it comes to making this simple cream of rice breakfast bowl. Stove-top if you’re fancy. Microwave if you’re ME. Both work great.

Stovetop Cream of Rice

To make cream of rice on the stove, you are going to start by adding water and salt to a small pot and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, gradually pour in your rice cereal, whisking continuously. Then, bring the water back to a boil as you whisk, and turn the heat to low. Continue stirring for another minute or so, until it’s nice and thick. The key to the process is to keep whisking so it doesn’t clump.

Once your rice cereal has cooked, remove it from the heat. Stir in your Stevia and cinnamon. I give exact measurements in the recipe, but I usually just go by taste. You got this. 

You can eat your cream of rice warm, of course, OR– or or or….

Pop it in the fridge to eat later, chilled! My favorite.

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Microwave Version

Making cream of rice is pretty simple on the stovetop, but nothing is as easy as the microwave. Maybe just because cleaning a bowl feels so much easier than cleaning a pot? Just me?

Add water, salt, and rice cereal to a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 2 minutes. Give your cereal a good whisk, then cook for about 2 more minutes. Makes sure you whisk halfway thru. The time varies slightly depending on your bowl and your microwave, so watch to make sure it doesn’t overflow! 

Once your rice cereal is cooked, stir in Stevia and cinnamon and let it sit for a few minutes to cool. If you’re like me you’ll pop it in the fridge to eat later! So good.

Finishing Touches

It’s always about the little things. Add your cooked cream of rice to a bowl and top with fresh chopped berries, and your favorite milk. I LOVE the toasted coconut Califia almond milk for this, but, your favorite milk will! Drizzle with a little nut butter, and add additional Stevia or cinnamon to taste. Finish with flake salt…. and a little whipped cream if you’re really feeling crazy. ENJOY.

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Simple Cream of Rice Breakfast Bowl

Rice cereal may be for babies, but this cream of rice breakfast bowl is for EVERYONE! So good. If you’re looking for other delicious macro-friendly foods, check out my cookbooks. They are full of easy recipes that make healthy eating easy and DELISH. I also love sharing recipes on Instagram and TikTok (that’s a lie. I hate sharing recipes there but we’re trying haha.) It might even be where you first saw the recipe for this simple cream of rice breakfast bowl. So, make sure you’re hanging out with me so we can enjoy our delicious meals together!

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