Vegan Coconut Black Rice Breakfast Porridge

Just 3 simple ingredients transform into a creamy, luxurious black rice breakfast porridge that will warm you up on cold mornings! (vegan, gluten-free)

This post was originally published Jan. 2016 and has been updated.

If you know anything about me at all, you know I'm 100% an oatmeal girl. But sometimes it's fun to switch things up for a day or two, especially when breakfast is this pretty! I love the gorgeous color of this delicious black rice breakfast porridge and the creamy, coconut base. I think you'll love it, too!

Why Black Rice?

Black rice, sometimes called purple rice or forbidden rice, was said to be enjoyed only by royalty in ancient China because of its unique and rare color. (Now it's widely available to be enjoyed world-wide!) The compound that gives black rice its pretty black-purple color is called anthocyanin, which acts as an antioxidant that protects the body against oxidative stress, which can cause inflammation and chronic disease.

Black rice is also higher in nutrients than ordinary rice. Becuase black rice is a whole grain, it's higher in fiber than white rice. It also has more protein per serving than any other rice, with 4 grams per serving. Black rice is also a good source of iron. Besides the health benefits, black rice is beautiful, slightly nutty, and a delicious chewy texture! It's perfect for changing up your breakfast routine!

Why You'll Love This Black Rice Breakfast Porridge

This coconut black rice breakfast porridge is the perfect way to use leftover black rice! It's ultra creamy and lightly sweetened with chewy black rice grains. Topped with coconut whipped cream and fresh fruit, it's delicious, full of nutrients, and so pretty. It's also vegan friendly and made with only 3 ingredients (or 4, if you make the whipped cream).

How To Make Coconut Black Rice Breakfast Porridge

1. Add cooked rice, sugar, coconut milk, and salt (if using) to a saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, stirring, for 10-15 minutes.
3. Let stand for about 5 minutes, scoop into bowls, and top with any toppings you like, such as fruit, coconut, and coconut whipped cream!

How To Make Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream

1. Chill a can of full fat coconut milk to separate the cream from the liquid. Chill your bowl and whisk attachment or hand beaters, too.
2. Scoop ¼ cup of the solid coconut cream at the top of the can into the chilled bowl with vanilla bean paste.
3. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Refrigerate until you're ready to use it!

Tips and Recipe Variations

• If you are making the coconut whipped cream, use one full can of full fat coconut milk for the entire recipe. Chill the coconut milk in order to separate the cream from the coconut water. Open the can and scoop out the ¼ cup coconut cream that you will use for the whipped cream, then stir the remaining contents of the can and use for the porridge.
• It's important to use full fat, pure coconut milk without any additives for coconut whipped cream, or else it won't work. If you're skipping the coconut whipped cream, you can use any canned coconut milk.
• I like the coconut whipped cream without any sugar, but if you prefer a little more sweetness, add a pinch of sugar when whipping.
• If your rice isn't cooked, you can use this simple recipe for cooking black rice.
• You can use leftover white or brown rice in this recipe also.
• Leftover porridge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave or over the stove, adding more liquid as needed. 

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