Energy Rice Cups

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Energy Rice Cups are a quick meal idea made with trail mix and Minute® Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups – perfect for a quick lunch or grab-and-go snack to supply you with lasting energy to power through the day. 

Also, whole grains such as brown rice help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. In fact, rice eaters have a lower risk of blood pressure too according to the USA Rice Federation.

March is National Nutrition Month® -and it’s a great time to promote better awareness for healthy eating.. This really got me thinking of ways I could be more mindful when feeding my family, while still sticking to a grocery budget and continuing to make simple meals that are enjoyable and tasty. Minute® Rice Cups have been a great pantry staple that helps accomplish all that!

MINUTE® RICE

Minute® Rice Cups are ready in 90 seconds or less! These microwavable cups are BPA-free and 100% recyclable, plus supply you with the right amount of carbs for long-lasting energy. It’s a great choice for on-the-go breakfasts, a perfectly portioned lunch or a quick side dish for dinner that can help your family power through the day while still being health conscious. Minute Rice Cups come in multiple flavors that pair well with a variety of dishes and make it easy to create your own exciting meals that are better for you. I especially love these perfectly portioned rice cups for meal prep.

You may enjoy these other easy recipe ideas made with Minute® Rice : 

4 Simple Rice Variations

Brown Rice with Vegetables

Chorizo and Rice Meal Prep

Tuna Salad with Brown Rice Meal Prep

Energy Rice Cups

Energy Rice Cups start with a base of brown rice and quinoa that gives a slightly nutty taste and chewy texture. Trail mix ingredients like peanuts, flax seeds and pumpkin seeds add a lovely crunch to the rice while dried cranberries and coconut flakes add just a touch of sweetness.

Mix It With Minute

To Start

Heat up a Minute® Brown Rice & Quinoa Cup for 60 seconds.

Then Add

Trail Mix ingredients.

Mix

Stir together and enjoy. 

Trail Mix

I enjoy a mix of peanuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and coconut flakes in my trail mix with these Energy Rice Cups. Not only are these ingredients tasty and offer texture, but they have many health benefits. Peanuts are a great source of protein and good fats. Flax seeds are high in fiber which helps you stay full for longer. Pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals. Dried cranberries are rich in antioxidants that can help neutralize free radicals within the body. Coconut flakes (or shredded coconut) are a great source of protein and fiber.

The fun thing about these Energy Rice Cups is how customizable the trail mix ingredients can be. My husband also made his own trail mix to add to his rice which consisted of almonds, walnuts, cashews, dried cranberries and cranberry seeds which are also shown in the photos within this post. So pick your favorite nuts, seeds and dried fruit, toss it in a rice cup and enjoy!

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