Warm Rice Cereal
If you’re over the daily cereal grind and want something warm and nourishing for your littles in the morning, try this warm rice cereal! I usually make it with brown rice (ran out—mom life!), but white rice totally works too. I keep both stocked for different meals, and this breakfast fave is delish with either one!
Be sure to make my Instant Pot Whole Chicken and Gravy recipe next!
Warm Rice Cereal
Before you can whip up cozy warm rice cereal, you’ve gotta start with perfectly cooked rice. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a fool-proof, no-stress method that anyone can master. It’s super simple and totally doable—even on a busy morning!
HOW TO COOK WHITE & BROWN RICE – click link here to see the recipe
Should I be eating white rice or brown rice?
A lot of people think brown rice is the healthier choice because it’s higher in fiber—but that’s not necessarily true. Brown rice contains more arsenic, a naturally occurring element found in soil and water that rice absorbs more than most other crops. It’s especially concentrated in the outer layers of the grain, which is why brown rice tends to have more arsenic than white.
But don’t worry—this isn’t a reason to panic or cut rice out of your life. People all over the world eat rice daily, including some of the healthiest cultures on the planet. We just need to be smart about it. Since white rice has less arsenic (thanks to the removed outer layer), that’s what we stick with in our home. We get our fiber from plenty of fruits and veggies instead—it’s all about balance!
Ways to lessen arsenic in rice
- Always rinse the swirl the rice in water with your fingers, or a spoon to release any arsenic and additional starch.
- Eat white rice more than brown rice.
- Cook rice like pasta, and drain the water after cooking.
- Choose rice that’s grown in California or India, which has been found to have less arsenic, and always purchase organic.
How can I add additional protein to rice cereal?
Protein is having its main character moment in the health world right now—and honestly, it’s well deserved. If you want to level up your warm rice cereal, just mix your milk with a scoop of protein powder and pour it right over the top. I’m obsessed with the one from Just Ingredients—they use clean, real food ingredients that actually nourish, not just fill. It gives us that extra protein boost to keep us full and energized all morning long.
Make sure to use my link and discount code: AIMEEGUESS to save even more money! Our favorite protein flavors are: French vanilla, chocolate, strawberries & cream, salted caramel, and mountain berry.
Best Non-Toxic Rice Cooker
My go-to rice cooker—the one I use several times a week—is the Elite Gourmet stainless steel rice cooker, and I seriously can’t recommend it enough. It’s super affordable, making it perfect for any budget, and the stainless steel insert means no questionable nonstick coatings. It cooks rice perfectly every time, whether I’m batch prepping for the week or whipping up a quick breakfast. Plus, clean-up is a breeze—major mom win!
Other recipes you might enjoy:
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
- Healthy Reese’s Cups
- Simple Dinner Ideas Using Ingredients
- Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins
Warm Rice Cereal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice cooked
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- milk
Instructions
- Put rice in a bowl, and heat in the microwave for 1 minute (if it's cold). Or transfer rice to a skillet and heat with a pat of butter.
- Add sweetener and cinnamon, and stir to combined.
- Pour milk on top and enjoy!
