Get out your rice cooker and make this Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Breakfast Bulgur recipe! It’s so simple and perfect for these cooler mornings!
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Breakfast Bulgur
If there is one small appliance in my kitchen that I cannot live without, it’s my rice cooker. Okay, and my coffee pot … but that’s a story for another day! About 15 years ago, I bought my very first rice cooker, and I haven’t looked back! I love that I can just add my rice and water then let it do its thing – and my rice comes out fluffy and perfect every. single. time! LOVE!
Now you can see why I can’t live without it … when I first started cooking for my family, I sucked at making rice. I swear I burned it almost every single time. Since I got my first rice cooker, no one has had to suffer from burnt rice. I haven’t even tried making it on the stovetop – and why should I when it’s so easy with a rice cooker?!
Use your rice cooker for breakfast
Here’s something I discovered a few years ago – did you know that you can use your rice cooker for so many more things than just to cook rice?! It’s true! I’ve made soup, mac & cheese, steamed veggies, salmon, and I’ve made numerous breakfasts … all with a rice cooker! You can cook oatmeal, cream of wheat, grits, and bulgur IN your rice cooker!
Bulgur?! I know not many people are familiar with bulgur, so what the heck is it anyways?! Bulgur is a kind of dried cracked wheat common in European, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisine. Compared to unenriched white rice, bulgur has more fiber and protein, a lower glycemic index, and higher levels of most vitamins and minerals. My kiddos think this Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Breakfast Bulgur tastes similar to oatmeal, and I kinda agree with them!
Personally, I love this recipe with a splash of milk, a drizzle of pure maple syrup over the top, and some fresh fruit – with bananas and strawberries being a favorite! Really, you could use whatever you like – blueberries, peaches, raspberries, etc. I’ve even added apples and/or raisins (or sometimes, cranberries) to the rice cooker to cook along with the bulgur. It makes a healthy and hearty breakfast and now that we’re moving into the cooler months, this is a recipe your family will appreciate and love!
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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Breakfast Bulgur
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Ingredients for serving
- pure maple syrup, fresh berries, milk
Instructions
- Add bulgur, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to your rice cooker insert. Stir. Close lid.
- Set the rice cooker to the “white rice” setting and allow to cook. When the cook cycle finishes and switches to the “warm” setting, let it sit for another 10-15 minutes, covered to continue lightly steaming.
- To serve, top portions with milk, maple syrup, and fruit, if desired.
Notes
- Top with any of your favorite fruit!
Nutrition
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Jamie I have been going back and forth to buy a rice cooker…your looks delicious!
It is totally worth it, Kay! I love mine and use it for so much more than just rice!
Hi love all your great wonderful delious recipes..Im excited to try a few I have chosen for tomorrows family gathering & to get there feed back on how delicious your recipes are..i will let u know the results..TY
I just wanted you to know this is currently my favorite thing to eat for breakfast! I absolutely LOVE it! I like topping it with chopped, toasted walnuts and dates. I actually cook mine on the stovetop. It doesn’t take very long. I use almond milk for the milk. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for the feedback. I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe, Kristin!
Hi Jamie!
I recently found the goodness of Bulgur Wheat,
Not knowing all these years & the absolute delicious flavor & added spices that make it great! I found your breakfast recipe & now it is on the stove for 1/2 the recipe! Thank you so much for this recipe! I so enjoy cooking & baking! Blessings to you!
Hi Jamie!
Thanks again for this recipe! Now that I have made it & devoured it, I must say, it was delicious! I only had course bulgur, but I definitely liked the texture! Thanks!
Looking forward to some of your other recipes!