This Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Rice is a nice change from the standard oatmeal. It's studded with apples, spiced with cinnamon, and so comforting to eat on a cold winter's morning!
4apples cored and diced (you may peel them if you wish)
3tablespoonsbutter
1½teaspoonscinnamon
½teaspoonallspice
1teaspoonvanilla
Additional toppings of choice
Instructions
Combine all ingredients, except butter, in a slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Spoon into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Notes
Make Ahead- Place everything in slow cooker and use the timer on your slow cooker to start cooker 3 hours before your are ready to wake up. If you are worried about the butter leave it out and stir it in when the rice is done.
Do not replace the brown rice for other types of rice.
You need to know your slow cooker...I have had some readers comment saying it takes 6 hours to cook this rice. I have tested this dish NUMEROUS times and 3 hours has always been plenty for me. In fact, I like it a little closer to the 2 1/2 mark. 3 hours on HIGH in my crockpot almost makes the rice mushy. So just know your slow cooker and if it cooks on the slow side please allow more time.
Nutrition Facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS BREAKFAST RICE
If you are wanting some protein with this you could stir in some unflavored protein powder or greek yogurt or serve with some eggs.
Top with desired toppings such as granola, maple syrup, fresh berries, or chopped nuts.