A healthy, delicious breakfast option or even dessert- This Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding can be made the night before with some tiny prep! Gluten free, dairy free, granulated sugar free, vegan and high in protein- It’s like dessert for breakfast minus the post sugar crash!

When you go to New York you need to go to Rice To Riches

Okay.

When you go to New York you need to go to Rice To Riches

Yes, you told me.

When you go to New York you need to go to Rice To Riches

OKAY.

When you go to New York you need to go to Rice To Riches

I AM GOING TO GO TO RICE TO RICHES, OKAY?

Clearly my friend was a huge fan of Rice To Riches, a dessert shop located in lower Manhattan specialising in various flavoured rice puddings. For the two weeks leading up to my trip back to America, my friend and work colleague would not shut up about this place- He lamented how they had a myriad of flavours and how it was the best rice pudding he’d ever tasted.

This was also the first time he’d ever had rice pudding before.

Regardless, I ensured to add it to the my list of foodie places to go (which pretty much only had Cinnabon on it…oops). I went there on my second of three days in New York at 9pm, thinking I’d have missed it and closed. I then remembered it was New York and NOT Australia, in which most places have a closing time similar to a toddler’s bed time.

I remember falling in love with the place before even trying any rice pudding. I felt like I had walked into a Anti-Diet movement with signs covering the walls with rants like ‘Eat all you want, you’re already fat’ and ‘Limit- 500 rice puddings per customer’. My favourite Q + A-

Q- Do you have a fat-free rice pudding?

A- Here at Rice to Riches, all the fat is free!

I already knew I’d be a fan. Like a kid in an ice cream store (okay, I still do it these days), I sampled most of the flavours they had before settling on the cinnamon raisin and tiramisu. Prior to choosing those, I had also sampled the rocky road version (amazing but slightly too sweet) and the cookies and cream (slightly heavy on the vanilla). Smooth, creamy and obviously free in the form of fat- I was a fan.

I forgive my friend for harassing me.

I knew I had to recreate some of the delicious flavours I had tried, but with a healthy twist. Not just a healthy twist, but one which was perfect for my favourite meal- Breakfast. Inspired by Rice to Riches, I have created three of my favourite flavours to share with you over the coming two weeks-

– Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding

– Healthy Tiramisu Rice Pudding

– A secret flavour….one which I know many of you will be a huge fan of!

Many of you expressed on Facebook you’d love more grab and go breakfast options and ones which can be prepped the night before. My favourite request was my personal favourite- Breakfasts which taste like dessert. This has you covered,

This healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding is the perfect breakfast option or even dessert. It’s vegan, gluten free, dairy free, granulated sugar free and high in protein. It can be prepped the night before for a quick breakfast ready for you the next day. There are two ways to make it- Using pre packaged microwave rice or you can simmer your own. There is a punch of protein thanks to a scoop of protein powder but this is completely optional. To enhance the Apple Cinnamon flavour, I used some cold apple cinnamon tea I had but that too is optional.

Make this Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding the night before and be excited to have dessert for breakfast, minus the post sugar crash.

Oh and another Rice to Riches classic- “Never diet on an empty stomach”.

Amen.

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding A healthy, delicious breakfast option or even dessert- This Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding can be made the night before with some tiny prep! Gluten free, dairy free, granulated sugar free, vegan and high in protein- It's like dessert for breakfast minus the post sugar crash! 0 from 0 votes Print Servings: 1 Author: Arman Ingredients 3/4 cup cooked rice I used a wild rice blend mix

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup cold brewed apple cinnamon tea optional

1/2- 1 cup dairy free milk of choice I used vanilla almond milk*

1 small apple diced

1 T coconut oil/butter optional**

extra cinnamon

Toppings of choice crushed nuts, nut butter, etc Instructions Stovetop version In a saucepan, add the cooked rice, cinnamon, vanilla essence and mix well. Add you cinnamon tea and milk and bring to a simmer on medium heat. After 5 minutes, add the vanilla protein powder and mix until fully incorporated. Add additional milk if desired and continue to simmer until desired thickness. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a small frying pan, heat the coconut oil until melted. Once pan is hot, add the diced apple and a dash of cinnamon and cook until caramelised. Top the rice pudding and eat immediately or allow to cool and refrigerate overnight/for later. Microwave version In a large, microwave safe bowl, add the cooked brown rice with the cinnamon, vanilla essence and mix well. Add the cinnamon tea and milk and microwave for 1- 2 minutes, watching to ensure it doesn't overflow. Remove from the microwave and stir though the protein powder until fully incorporated. Add more milk (if protein powder is thick) and cook for an extra minute. Remove from microwave and set aside.

In a small, microwave safe bowl, add the diced apple with the butter*** and desired cinnamon and microwave for 30 seconds, or until caramelised. Top the rice pudding and eat immediately or allow to cool and refrigerate overnight/for later. Notes * Eyeball the liquid. Dependant on your protein powder, you may need more or less. Similar to oatmeal, if you prefer a thicker rice pudding, reduce the liquid.

** You can omit but I prefer a richer tasting apple topping.

*** For the microwave version, I prefer using butter.

I love eating this for breakfast and just do the simple prep the night before and simply remove and eat the next day. Tried this recipe? Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld

Want more easy breakfast ideas which can be prepped the night before, is healthy AND taste like dessert? Try these out!

Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Oatmeal Pudding (Gluten Free, Sugar Free, High Protein)

Brownie Batter Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, High Protein)

Single Serve Stovetop Protein Granola (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free, Sugar Free, High Protein)

Linking up with my friend Linda and her crew for Gluten Free Wednesdays, and the SITs for Saturday Sharefest and DIY With the SITS

Have you ever had a rice pudding before?

For those who live/been to New York, have you been to Rice To Riches?

Dessert for breakfast…Are you a fan?