By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
A spiced rice porridge cooked with cashew milk and dried plum. Perfect for a unique and naturally sweet breakfast to fuel your day. Gluten-free, vegan, and free of refined sugars, a whole grain breakfast never tasted so good!
Dried plums, prunes, whatever you want to cal them, they are actually pretty tasty! Apparently, May is also National Osteoporosis Month (really, May is a great month for health awareness!) and bone health is extremely important, especially for women. There’s been a recent study showing that eating 2 servings of (100g) dried plums a day over a year, was associated with increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. An even more recent study just last month showed that even just one serving of dried plums may be just as effective at preventing bone loss.
Some other fun dried plum tid-bits: every serving (4-5 dried plums) has less than 100 calories, 3g of fiber, 293mg of potassium, 16mg of magnesium, and are loaded with more vitamin K than other dried fruits. I’d never personally eaten dried plums or used them in my cooking before, but after getting a chance to do so, I am now a new fan! All those health benefits and a great natural sweetener, they’re pretty powerful little things 😉 O, and they’re great for digestive health too….I’m always in need of that!
I also took this plum-tastic opportunity to make a breakfast “rice porridge” so to speak. Oats, quinoa, buckwheat, all great for breakfast, but so is rice! I need my carbs and sweetness in the morning, it’s the only way I can start my day. I even made this one sans chocolate! I know! Shocker! but I included my other favorite thing…cashews!
All the spices I included play so well with the sweetness of the dried plums and the creaminess of the cashew milk. It’s kind of an Indian dish too. The porridge has that subtle golden color from turmeric which I adore! While I was making this down in my dorm’s floor kitchen, I got many inquires as to what smelled so fantastic! I knew I had a winner on my hands before I even got to try it.
Spiced Cashew Plum Rice Porridge
Ingredients: (serves 2)
+ 1/2 Cup Country Wild Rice
+ 1 1/4 Cup Silk Unsweetened Cashew Milk
+ 1/2 Cup California Dried Plums (roughly chopped)
+ 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
+ 1 Cinnamon Stick
+ 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
+ 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg
+ 1/8 Tsp Allspice
+ 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
+ 1/4 Cup Raw Unsalted Cashews
Directions:
+ Bring the 1 1/4 cup of cashew milk to a boil, add the rinsed rice, plums, and spices (everything but the cashews) in to the pot and reduce to a low simmer.
+ Cook covered for about 40-50 minutes. It depends on the rice you use, or until the milk is absorbed. Remove the cinnamon stick and let sit for 10 minutes.
+ Now mix in the cashews and serve!
Sweetness, spicyness, superior health benefits, and super creamy cashew goodness, this is a spectacular breakfast 😉 (Please applaud the “S” alliteration, I tried!). Or maybe I should just post recipes and pictures with now words…That might suit my calling a little better!
Side note: after I forced myself to make this recipe in the dorm floor kitchen on gluten death, I had to carry this dish, (plus another I had made), my camera and lenses, a white board, and what-not down to the dining hall where there are windows for natural light. I actually didn’t get many weird looks which was surprising, but having to swipe my card and open many doors was rather difficult. At least I don’t have to do that again! (Just a few more days!)
So tell me:
+ Ever eat dried plum/prunes? (No jokes, I know what you’re thinking!)
+ Any unique breakfast recipes you’ve whipped up lately? Share!
*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Stephanie says
May 18, 2015 at 6:11 pmLooks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 18, 2015 at 6:13 pmThanks!
Sherry says
May 16, 2015 at 7:21 amPlums, cashews, and wild rice–three of my favorite foods!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2015 at 7:22 amThank you!
Caroline | carolinescooking says
May 14, 2015 at 10:19 amThis sounds delicious! I do like plums but now I think of it, haven’t had them in a while. Must add them to the list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 14, 2015 at 11:02 amThanks dear!
Marla says
May 13, 2015 at 11:37 amHi Rebecca,
Just a note to let you know that I have chosen your post as one of my features for this week Real Food Fridays. Thanks for being part of Real Food Fridays and sharing your recipes and information.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 13, 2015 at 12:08 pmThanks!
All that's Jas says
May 12, 2015 at 2:44 pmSounds perfect! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 12, 2015 at 2:49 pmThank you!
kimmythevegan says
May 11, 2015 at 10:28 pmNot your usual breakfast fare – nice switching it up. This sounds good and I’m not even a big fan of dried fruit (or plums in general). I would try this for sure. And rice for breakfast – great idea =)
White board? For food pictures? What kind of white board? Your pictures always look so amazing, I need to step it up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 12, 2015 at 8:17 amRice is nice 😉
A white poster board 😛
She Rocks Fitness says
May 10, 2015 at 12:58 pmI actually really like dried plums, but I cannot remember the last time I had them. I have been meaning to make porridge bowls for breakfast, just not sure why I haven’t done it yet…Great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 10, 2015 at 1:41 pmWell I think this came at the perfect time them! Kill two birds with one stone 🙂 XOXO
Deborah Davis says
May 10, 2015 at 11:43 amHi Rebecca,
What a healthy and delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing your Spiced Cashew Plum Rice Porridge with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party! I am pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 10, 2015 at 1:42 pmThank you!
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
May 9, 2015 at 12:32 pmThis looks delicious! It is a great month to focus on health! I think they are all good months though. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2015 at 1:16 pmHaha that is so true 😉
Elizabeth says
May 9, 2015 at 9:01 amThis is so interesting, Rebecca. I’ve never tried rice porridge before, but now I’m intrigued!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2015 at 9:29 amThanks dear! Give it a go!
Honest mum says
May 9, 2015 at 8:13 amLove this and all the healthy recipe inspiration. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2015 at 9:29 amThank you!
Jess@CookingisMySport says
May 8, 2015 at 5:54 pmWhat an interesting blend of ingredients; I’ve never dried dried prunes before. I think I’m worried that they would work ‘too’ well at the wrong time, if you know what I mean lol
I’d be very curious to see what this tasted like. I’d never think to put all of these components together, good job 🙂
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
May 8, 2015 at 4:10 pmBeautiful recipe! I love dried plums! We buy a bag of Sunsweet Plum Amazins whenever we see them at the store. They go great mixed with oatmeal or yogurt. I recently branched out and made chia seed pudding for breakfast. Odd texture, but still getting used to it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 4:33 pmI still need to try chia pudding! I’m do behind on that, but I do need to test it out soon!
Miz Helen says
May 8, 2015 at 1:17 pmWhat a great dish that I can’t wait to try. Hope you have a very special Mothers Day weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week.
Miz Helen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 2:04 pmThank you! You too dear!
Jess@CookingisMySport says
May 8, 2015 at 11:19 amWhat an interesting combination of ingredients. I’ve never tried dried plums before, I think I’m paranoid it’ll work “too” well for me if you know what I mean lol
This dish looks great ,thank you for sharing with us this week at FF!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 6:20 pmThere’s such a minimal amount here, I think you’ll be fine. Plus the rice is a binding food 😉 Haha!
Marla says
May 8, 2015 at 11:06 amHi Rebecca,
This sounds delicious and so healthy. I love all the spices in the ingredients. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 8, 2015 at 2:04 pmThank you!
Abigail says
May 7, 2015 at 9:31 amI am a big fan of rice because I grew up eating it 3x a day!!! I am sure to enjoy this especially with the extra crunch from my favorite nut – cashews!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 11:05 amWoohoo! Rice! Thanks dear!
Julia @ Rock It Like A Mom says
May 7, 2015 at 7:50 amThis actually looks (and sounds!) incredible!
I definitely need a change in my morning routine, so I’ll give this a go and see if it stirs things up!
Thanks so much for sharing:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 8:53 amThis will sure change things up! Thank you so much dear!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
May 7, 2015 at 1:56 amI’m a huge fan of dried plums. They’re so good in everything! And are such an awesome snack. When I mention them to people though, I usually get the “aren’t those for old people?” response — such an unfair stigma!
This porridge sounds amazing! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 2:10 amHahahahaha! Everyone gives the “old people” response….even I did 😉 Mostly because they look like little shrivled up “old” people 😉 Hahaha!
johnna | In Johnna's Kitchen says
May 6, 2015 at 7:59 pmThis would be such a warming, comforting way to start the day. I love the combination of spices!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 7:09 amIt is! Thank you Johnna!
Rachel says
May 6, 2015 at 7:44 pmHA my husband walked by and asked “What the is that?” Of course it looked healthy so his first move is to knock it. this looks very interested and unique, hard to find that now a days. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2015 at 7:09 amI’m not sure if I should take that offensively or not?
Rachel says
May 7, 2015 at 7:46 amLast night, he really turned his nose up at dinner: Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup with Bok Choy. He called it “food they serve to prisoners to punish them”. I must still be salty about it and it came across. Sorry about that. I, for one, think that your porridge looks delicious, especially the cashews and seasoning combination. However, I would have to substitute the dried plums. I don’t know what’s wrong with my taste buds, but dried plums taste like Worcestershire sauce to me. It’s the strangest thing! I know that they taste sweet to other people. I guess it’s how people think cilantro tastes like soap but I love it.
Nóri | ingeniouscooking.com says
May 6, 2015 at 5:27 pmWow, this sounds like such an unusual porridge! I feel for you for your struggles. 😉 About your question: I like carrying dried plums with me on hikes or even trips abroad: they fit in my pocket and are so fulfilling and always give me an energy boost. I usually carry some nuts, too. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2015 at 5:41 pmThey are a perfect power house energy source! Love the nutrient dense foods for travel!
Harriet Emily says
May 5, 2015 at 5:31 pmWow, Rebecca – this sounds and looks delicious! I love all of the ingredients!! The plums and spices sound absolutely amazing! I will definitely have to try making this for breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 5:56 pmThank you so much! I hope you can give it a try!
Kathryn says
May 5, 2015 at 3:04 pmYumm! I love rice pudding, so I’ll most definitely enjoy this and the flavour sounds amazing! Than you for sharing, I came across you on the totally talented tuesday link party : )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 4:05 pmThank you so much Kathryn!
Sandra Laflamme says
May 5, 2015 at 1:55 pmI would be curious to try this as this is a new twist on a way to eat rice! You have such creativity in the kitchen!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 1:59 pmThank you so much dear! I do hope you give it a try!
Rebecca U says
May 5, 2015 at 7:03 amThis is such a great idea – love it! #tastytuesday
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 8:02 amThank you!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
May 4, 2015 at 11:40 pmI love this idea – I’m always looking for new ways to use turmeric. And yes… I’ve had the dried prunes… hee hee.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 9:19 amI think I could drink turmeric….so good!
And Hahaha, this was my first time ever using them 😛
Georgie says
May 4, 2015 at 10:05 pmWoah! This is so creative, I love it. Those spices sound like the perfect compliment to the plums. YUM
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:09 pmThank you dear! I knew I wanted some warming spices and these all seemed to fit the bill!
Farrah says
May 4, 2015 at 7:28 pmRice porridge sounds super good! I don’t have that very often. No wild rice hanging out in my apartment, but I may sub it with brown rice! Breakfast recipes are my favorite, haha.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2015 at 9:21 amUse whatever rice! This was my recipe for using up the last bit of rice I had…less to take home from the dorm!
genevieve @ gratitude and greens says
May 4, 2015 at 5:15 pmI love dried plums/prunes! My mom loved them and had them around the house so I just ate them growing up. I love them on their own, with nut butter, or in porridge. This rice porridge sounds delicious! I love all forms of oatmeal/porridge. Mmm…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 5:17 pmThese sounds super good with nut butter! So much better than the typical date combo people do!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
May 4, 2015 at 2:50 pmWhat an delightful recipe! I love using prunes, ahem, I mean “dried plums” for sweetening 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 3:17 pmHahahaha 😉 Thank you Alisa! They are funny little things 🙂
Sara- The Organic Dietitian says
May 4, 2015 at 1:29 pmLooks fantastic! People forget rice can be a great breakfast too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 1:39 pmI know! Gotta love the whole grains!
Linda @ Veganosity says
May 4, 2015 at 1:12 pmI’m standing and doing a slow clap for all of those Ss. 🙂
This is my kind of breakfast. I love rice pudding and this is pretty close. Nice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 1:39 pmSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSThank you 😉
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
May 4, 2015 at 12:42 pmI think dried plums taste great but they aren’t so friendly for my digestion in any greater than a really small amount. They are probably much friendlier cooked as you’ve done, which I haven’t tried but kind of want to now! Looks like such a tasty blend of spices too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 1:42 pmGive it a try!!! I think you’ll be okay with just a few!
And thank you!
Melissa @ vegan does it says
May 4, 2015 at 12:33 pmI’ve never really given much thought to prunes before, but this looks great and I love all the health benefits.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 12:45 pmYea! Give it a try!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
May 4, 2015 at 12:28 pmWhat a really unique dish. I love all the ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 12:36 pmThank you Megan!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
May 4, 2015 at 12:25 pmOh wow – you used turmeric in this porridge too – fabulous Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 12:35 pmOne of my favorites!
Sarah says
May 4, 2015 at 12:06 pmThis looks and sounds so good! I love plums and can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 12:28 pmThank you!!
Shannon says
May 4, 2015 at 11:55 amOh this looks and sounds delicious! I’m a sucker for anything with rice, plus you can’t beat the health benefits in this!
Shannon
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 12:28 pmRice is nice 😉 Haha! Thanks dear!
Alanna says
May 4, 2015 at 11:39 amWhat a fun and interesting way to eat prunes! Breakfast is obviously the best and I would gladly eat this any morning 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:42 amHaha, thank you dear 🙂
Alex says
May 4, 2015 at 11:24 amThat looks so tasty! I really love rice, but could you actually prepare it the day before? 40-50 minutes sounds like ages to me in the morning 🙁 And yes, I’ve eat dried plums before. They aren’t bad, but right now they aren’t on my top priority list hehe. I don’t dislike them tho.
Have a nice week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:43 amOf course! You can use any rice too. The one I had just takes that long since it’s a mix with some tougher variety!
Rebecca says
May 4, 2015 at 10:48 amI think I could eat this any time of day! Love the spice combo. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:26 amThank you Rebecca!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
May 4, 2015 at 10:17 amLove the plums in this!!! I’ve been making rice pudding lately but never thought to use wild rice- I bet the texture of this is awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:26 amHaha, I just used the rice I had! The more whole grains the better right 😉
Amanda - RunToTheFinish says
May 4, 2015 at 10:06 amoh super fun! I haven’t really done much with rice, but love this sweet twist cause ummm yah I’m always looking for healthy treats
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:27 amJust a subtle sweetness! I can’t do savory for breakfast!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
May 4, 2015 at 9:47 amMy hubby just went GF and has been needing some breakfast ideas, other than cereal. He loves rice and he is going to be so into this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 11:27 amAwesome! Thank you dear!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
May 4, 2015 at 9:22 amI am in love with the fact that you added dried plums! A lot of people think they are gross, but I LOVE them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 9:45 amI’d never actually had them before! I’m always surprised by how much I do actually like dried fruits!
Annmarie says
May 4, 2015 at 8:55 amWell doesn’t this look scrumptious!!! Love the combo of flavors!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 9:44 amThank you dear!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
May 4, 2015 at 8:39 amGreat spices to wake you up! Dried plums + breakfast = winning recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:55 amSure thing! Thank you!
Kelly says
May 4, 2015 at 7:25 amThis looks fabulous! Pinning for later. The spice blend is one of my favorites.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:21 amThank you so much dear!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
May 4, 2015 at 7:08 amWhat an interesting dish! Looks great. Thanks for joining us for meatless Monday and good luck with the contest. You have my vote 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 8:21 amThank you! (Haha, no votes needed!)
Tina Muir says
May 4, 2015 at 6:36 amYou are on a making savory foods sweet kick, and I like it! I love my sweeter foods, and this is a great one. i really do not have enough rice…especially for sweeter things, I have been saying I am going to make rice pudding for a long time now…..maybe it is time to try! Thanks for linking up for meatless monday today!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2015 at 7:42 amI like my subtle sweetness, but never too much, so this was perfect! I’d always wanted to make a breakfast rice porridgey dish too so this was perfect!