Delicious Wild Rice Porridge (Printable Version)

A warm, comforting bowl of creamy wild rice porridge with cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup for a cozy breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup wild rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 3 cups water
03 - 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy milk

→ Sweeteners

04 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Spices & Flavor

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruits & Nuts

09 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
11 - Fresh berries for topping

# Directions:

01 - Combine wild rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes or until rice is just tender.
02 - Drain any excess water from the rice. Add milk, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
03 - Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for 10 minutes until the porridge becomes creamy and thickened to desired consistency.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Portion the warm porridge into individual serving bowls. Top with chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh berries as desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The wild rice gives it this incredible chewy texture that makes every spoonful interesting
  • It fills your kitchen with the coziest cinnamon spice smell while it cooks
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for an almost instant breakfast the next day
02 -
  • Wild rice takes longer to soften than you might expect, so do not rush that initial cooking step
  • Stir frequently once you add the milk, otherwise it might catch on the bottom of the pan
  • The porridge keeps thickening as it sits, so if it seems too thin just give it another minute
03 -
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any debris and help it cook evenly
  • Buy your spices in small quantities and replace them every six months for the best flavor

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