Fruity Brown Rice Bowl

Here's a nice variation of the Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl recipe. It's another great way to start the morning or makes for a filling lunch treat when you're on the run. And it's another Pack-And-Go idea ... sweet!

Fruity Brown Rice Bowl

1/2 - 1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 T chopped walnuts (optional)
2 - 3 T raisins (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1 - 2 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
1 small banana

Combine all ingredients except banana in a serving size bowl and heat (gently covered) in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes on medium setting, stopping to stir once. Serve topped with sliced banana.

(Can also combine all ingredients except banana in a medium sized saucepan and heat on stove over low heat for about 5 minutes. Top with sliced banana.)