Cinnamon Pomegranate Breakfast Bowl

More often than not pomegranate is overlooked as a fruit to enjoy during the seasons of fall and winter.

My simple healthy breakfast idea for this bowl packed with seasonal spice flavors and healthy ingredients incorporates fresh pomegranate arils and is so yummy!

Power through your mornings with Pecan pomegranate rice breakfast bowls!

Brew your coffee and by the time you are done, your breakfast should be ready to go.

In fact, I’ve created this breakfast bowl with less effort and simple ingredients so you are sure to choose it more often than not.

Healthy ingredients include the basic staples I am sure you already have in your pantry, like rice and spices.

Flavorful and aromatic cinnamon will greet both your taste buds and nose spoon after spoon.

You’ll love the simplicity of this pecan pomegranate rice breakfast bowl and its versatility.

Pack your ingredients the night before and take them with you to your office space, or place them on your kitchen counter the night before.

Just make sure you try the aromatic, tasty, and textured flavors of this balanced breakfast bowl.

Keeping breakfast simple + portable

In order to keep my healthy options for breakfast on track and on time, I find that preparation ahead of time is a must.

However, I’ve also found that if the ingredients are simplistic it makes it much more likely that I will eat breakfast.

Also, to keep things interesting, I don’t just use a basic brown or white rice, instead, I often use wild rice, albeit not the premium standard for healthy, I do LOVE the texture best!

I don’t believe in fads or buying foods that are trending, instead, I prefer to use what I have in my pantry, probably much like you.

Whether you are searching for a new morning breakfast bowl, or are trying to eat healthier for the new year, this is definitely a keeper!

Plus, for anyone seeking a new healthy eating lifestyle, choose this recipe! Make it yours with various options and add-ins.

Kitchen wares you’ll need to make a pecan pomegranate rice breakfast bowl

Really everything you need to make this recipe is right in your kitchen!

Here’s the list:

• A bowl or a mini mason jar, whichever you prefer
• a very small sauce pan or a microwave-safe measuring cup
• a spoon
• measuring spoons

Yes, the basics we have in our kitchens.

Simple Preparation 2 Methods Microwave or Stovetop

Microwaving my Pecan Pomegranate Rice Breakfast Bowl

I use this particular brand of brown rice because it’s already portioned and fast!

All it needs is to be microwaved and well that’s the first shortcut to this healthy pecan pomegranate breakfast rice bowl!

Then, while the rice is in the microwave, I place the milk in a microwave-safe measuring cup.

Using the microwave allows me to quickly bring that little amount of milk to a boil, easily melt the little add-in of butter and everything is warm and perfect to mix together.

Once removed the milk combination is removed and heated I move it into a bowl.

In the bowl, I add my syrup, cinnamon, chia seed, a splash of vanilla, a fresh squeeze of orange, and a shot of coconut oil.

Then I top it off with pomegranate arils and pecan pieces.

My healthy breakfast idea via stovetop preparation

However, if I am heating my milk via stovetop, I don’t dump the rice in a bowl because I will toss it in the saucepan to combine (cleaner and no need to spill rice on the counter while combining.)

I heat the milk to a light boil, then I remove it from the heat.

As it is warm, I add in the butter, syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla and then stir to combine.

Then, I add in the rice, followed by chia seeds.

I allow it to sit for a minute and then transfer half of the prepared pecan pomegranate rice breakfast bowl to a single serving bowl.

Once I have my portion, I toss on my crumbled pecan pieces and pomegranate and enjoy.

Both cooking methods provide 2 servings

Now, you have an extra serving which you can heat and eat the next day.

Do make sure to refrigerate this as there is milk used in the recipe.

You should use full-fat milk for this recipe.

Almond milk could be used but it will change out the values of the healthier fats you are seeking when making this recipe.

Pecan Pomegranate Rice Breakfast Bowl