Tired of Oatmeal?
Yes, the question is ridiculous. How could anyone tire of oatmeal, with its infinite flavor possibilities?
For endless oatmeal inspiration, see: My Oatmeal Recipes.
Sometimes, however, it’s good to have variety. And it’s always good to have polenta!
Brekkie Polenta
(Serves 1)
- 1/3 cup dry cornmeal (40g) (I use whole-grain)
- 1 cup water or milk of choice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp coconut oil, cashew butter, or vegan butter
- Optional: 2 tbsp creamer (such as Silk), or more if desired
- sweetener (stevia, sugar, maple syrup, etc.) to taste
Measure your polenta, salt, and liquid into a small pot. Bring to a boil, then turn to “low” and stir occasionally until it reaches the desired consistency. (About 5-ish minutes) I like to do this the night before, so breakfast comes together more quickly in the morning, but it’s not required. Right before eating, add all the desired optional ingredients and re-heat (or eat cold, if you’re crazy like me!).
For a savory version, see: Creamy Polenta for One.
If, after breakfast, you still crave polenta, you can always re-visit the grain for lunch or dinner:
I eat the same thing and think it’s a way of cutting out the stress of worrying about food rather than getting bored. I always want to take my posts back/delete my blog; you shouldn’t!
Wow… that creamy polenta sounds absolutely delicious! I’m definitely going to have to give that one a shot! I have a FB page.. you can search Purple Bird Blog and find it… I’d be honored if you’d like it! 🙂
thanks for this recipe, katie, I’m gonna make this for brekkie 2morrow!
ive made this prior to finding it here, ya’ll gotta try it with blueberries , its really awesome !! i eat it with chopsticks and if u refrigerate it its like a cake lol
I like to make savory oatmeal, mixed with spinach and vegan cheese.
That mix would be fantastic in polenta! Thanks so much for the idea!