Oatmeal is our typical quick and easy breakfast but when I’m in the mood for something a little different I choose Breakfast Rice.
I like my Breakfast Rice with the same type of flavors as my oatmeal, apples, cinnamon, chia seed and a bit of maple syrup.
Short grain brown rice is my favorite tasting rice. It’s got a slightly nutty flavor and stays bulkier than quick cooking rice. I feel like it’s more filling but you could switch it up and try your favorite type of rice, you will need to adjust the cooking time though.
Since short grain brown rice takes longer to cook than many other types of rice, I like to cook it in my Instant Pot. The best thing about the Instant Pot is being able to get everything started and walk away until its done. No need to stand and watch or stir throughout the cooking time. Just set it and come back when its ready.
This recipe does double duty though because I cook the rice plain, then add the other ingredients after the rice is cooked. I’ve made it the other way and cooked it all together but this way, I can have a batch of cooked brown rice for later, if I double the recipe. Also, when you add the apples and raisins before cooking, they get too soft for my preference. I like my apples and raisins uncooked.
This Breakfast Rice also tastes excellent the next day. I heat it up quickly in the microwave but you could reheat it in on the stove or in the Instant Pot. The only thing I do when I reheat it is add more liquid, usually rice milk but any plant-based milk would work. The rice will absorb any extra liquid when you store it.
My boys love their Breakfast Rice swimming in rice milk. They always add a lot of extra milk to their oatmeal too.
There are many other options besides apples and raisins. Dried cranberries, blueberries, ginger, nutmeg, pears, pretty much anything you can imagine.
Instant Pot Breakfast Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups rice milk
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit
- maple syrup to taste
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds, optional
Do
- Pour brown rice and water into your Instant Pot. Press manual and adjust time to 22 minutes.
- Once done, allow your pot to come to (NPR) natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure.
- If you doubled your recipe to have brown rice for dinner, take it out and set aside now. If not, skip this step.
- Pour in your milk, cinnamon, diced apples, and raisins. Stir together.
- Top with maple syrup to taste and chia seeds.
Serve
This breakfast is perfect for people who want a warm, hearty breakfast that will keep them full all morning. If you have more time you can try the Stove Top Version of Breakfast Rice! It’s even creamier!
Have you tried Breakfast Rice? What do you think? Share your favorite additions to this dish!
Instant Pot Breakfast Rice
Elevate your mornings with our Instant Pot Breakfast Rice recipe, a delightful blend of rice, and sweet fruits cooked to perfection in a fraction of the time. This nourishing dish is the perfect way to start your day with a comforting and satisfying meal that's both delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups rice milk
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit
- maple syrup to taste
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds, optional
Instructions
- Pour brown rice and water into your Instant Pot. Press manual and adjust time to 22 minutes.
- Once done, allow your pot to come to (NPR) natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure.
- If you doubled your recipe to have brown rice for dinner, take it out and set aside now. If not, skip this step.
- Pour in your milk, cinnamon, diced apples, and raisins. Stir together.
- Top with maple syrup to taste and chia seeds.
Notes
There are many other options besides apples and raisins. Dried cranberries, blueberries, ginger, nutmeg, pears, pretty much anything you can imagine.
Kim says
Thanks Holly for posting this, this looks so easy and simple, I think I’ll try it this morning. I need to learn how to use the instant pot more to my advantage to make things quick and easy. You seem to be back in the saddle! 🙂 Hope your son is having a good start to his week!
Sue says
I just made this as a through-everything-in recipe. I upped the cinnamon and added ginger,
(we like a lot of spice) but made no other changes. It is delicious and reminded us of rice pudding. Thanks Holly!
Holly says
Thank you Sue! I’m so glad you liked it. I like a lot of spice too but my kids enjoy milder flavors. I like to mix it all together in the beginning but enjoy it more when the apples aren’t cooked. I’m happy that you love it like we do!
Laura says
I’m so excited to see this recipe. I cannot eat oats.
Do you think quinoa could be substituted for the rice?
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.
Holly says
I like to use this recipe for a change of pace from our typical oat filled breakfast. You can use quinoa, I have a couple of quinoa breakfast recipes. Normally I use cooked quinoa then add spices, fruit and plant-based milk.
Steffie says
Love this as an alternate to oatmeal. I needed to shake it up for my mornings and wanted to try this recipe. I enjoyed it and I have leftovers for the next few days which is awesome. Thank you for sharing this recipe. 🙂
Holly says
You are so welcome Steffie! This is a a nice change and I always have plenty of rice!
Derek says
I’m assuming you use the low pressure setting?
Holly says
Hi Derek,
Actually I use the high pressure. It comes out perfect every time.