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 go on breakfast kicks….this week its your crepe cakes, sometimes its oatmeal, sometimes its grits, sometimes I’ll eat breakfast sammies w/ honey and cinnamon, really I’ll eat one thing until I get sick of it, and then find something else…hahahaha
You should not feel like a braggart at all! I adore your posts and you should feel proud of your accomplishments!
Yes, I have had the exact same regret after publishing blogs and sometimes I will go back and change the wording so it doesn’t sound too braggy. Other times I allow myself to toot my own horn. But I really didn’t take what you said as a brag since you were genuinely happy and surprised by the number of “likers” you have. 🙂 I’ve always liked the sound of breakfast polenta, thanks for reminding me of this concept! It’s really something I would like to try. I do tend to stick with one thing for breakfast or go back and forth between a few. Usually it’s eggs (from chickens raised humanely by personal friends that we go to Church with) and toast, cereal, or fruit and yogurt.
I love polenta! Alas, I just can’t get tired of oatmeal…just enjoyed a nice bowl of whipped banana oats, yummers. For what it’s worth, I don’t think you were bragging at all — I think women are often shamed into thinking that they can’t own their success because other women might criticize them. And some will, but only out of jealousy. I think you’re awesome and I love that you own your success — sets a great example! xo
I am a massive creature of habit, I will usually eat the same thing every day (breakfast and/or lunch) until I just can’t fathom it any longer. And fortunately for me, that usually takes a long time. But, that being said, I can hardly wait to try the brekkie polenta. I might even try it for supper tonight 🙂
I’m a huge breakfast food fan. I could eat breakfast food any time of day.
I have overnight oats every morning and I’m still not sick of ’em!
I go in complete breakfast ruts for months at a time – but I don’t seem to mind for some reason! They usually alternate between a breakfast protein smoothie or oatmeal. Two great choices in my opinion 🙂
I never eat the same breakfast twice in a week!!!! For example, yesterday I had some bitter chocolate cakes with coconut butter 🙂 and today I had some quinoa flakes! It was my first time trying them and I must say, I am not a big fan 🙁 They just don’t have a great flavor! And when I tried to put raisons, cinnamon, and nuts in, it was just….well….weird 🙁 Oh well! I’ll have another great breakfast tomorrow!
I’ve been changing up my breakfast lately — usually I make smoothies but I’ve been having oatmeal more and more, and also eggs/toast or PB/banana toast, etc. Nothing too groundbreaking but it is nice to mix it up!
tired of oatmeal??? NEVER.
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I love my oaties too much to switch it up lol Although I do go from hot to cold every often and your boatmeal gives me another awesome change up 😀
My blog definitely pushes me to get outside of any rut that I’m getting into – I couldn’t get away with posting pb oats every morning…nor would I want to!
It depends on what I feel like at the time. I do tend to find something I really like and stick with it for a few days though – for instance I’ve had cookie dough oatmeal 4 times this week lol. I try to mix it up a little though so I’m getting some different stuff in and a variety of nutrients. But I have been known to eat breakkie for lunch, or dinner or even dessert if I feel like it 🙂
YOU ARE SO SWEET Katie!! It did not sound AT ALL like you were bragigng!! That never even occured to me!! You shouldn’t take that back, and you should be PROUD of your acheievements!! Sharing them with us just means we can celebrate with you! 😀
I’ve never had polenta before…but I will buy some this week and try it cos I’ve tried SO many new things because of you, and have NEVER been disappointed! 🙂
I am NEVER going to be bored of oatmeal! Never!! Though I vary my breakfast, but just because sometimes I feel like just fruits and other day I feel like a proper bfast, meaning yummi porridge or banana bread in a bowl!
And also, I never will think you want to show off! You are such a sweet, caring person and I believe all of us readers know that, there is no way we could think you would simply showing off! And remember: it is YOUR blog, so you can do whatever you want to do! I know you don´t want to hurt people´s feelings, but just keep in mind, that it is your blog, it is about you!