Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl

This is currently my go-to breakfast. It's just awesome. Easy, versatile, filling, satisfying ... I could use up all my good adjectives here describing it but I'll resist.

I've seen several versions of this yummy recipe so it's hard to say who came up with the original recipe, but it seems to me that Bethenny Frankel should get credit for introducing it to the world since she posted a video about it on youtube.

This is the way I make it ...

Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl

1/2 - 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
1/8 cup raisins
1/8 cup dried cranberries
1/2 apple (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 T chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. pure maple syrup
cinnamon (to taste)
ground cloves (to taste)
2 - 3 T water

Put rice in bowl and then stir in remaining ingredients. Let stand for a few minutes to allow rice and raisins to absorb some of the liquid. Microwave for about 45 seconds or until heated through.

You can also place all the ingredients into a small pan and heat on the stove instead of microwaving (healthier!)

Note: I make enough brown rice (about 1 cup dry) to last several days. Store in fridge and dish out as needed.

This is also great for a quick lunch or as a pack-and-go meal!