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:
Oh yes, I have regretted publishing posts before! But as long as I am being true to myself, I express it and try not to offend anyone in the process–not always easy! FWIW, I definitely don’t think you came across as bragging! You have done a wonderful thing.
I hardly ever eat the same thing every day, I love variety. 🙂
Cookies for breakfast????? Whats not to like.
I like me some oatmeal or fruit for breakfast.
I really didn’t think it sounded like you were bragging at all! you seemed thankful:)
I always have some combo of pb and banana, in oatmeal, on a bagel etc- and occasionally eggs!
I eat bran flakes or raisin just about every day.
change it up for sure for breakfast. i don’t like to get bored. but i can get it ruts.
i didn’t take your comment as being show-off-ish but i always have in the back of my mind my own page and part of me is competitive like that. i know you are a fan and I appreciate it.
great recipes!
I know what you are sayin and NO way did I take it that way. When your excited… BE EXCITED and it is something to be stoked on. My fan page is almost like at 160 (monica nelson health and fitness) or something so ROCK YOUR SUCCESS- it is awesome!
I know what you mean though, “wait…what if people were to think…”
I say NOPE to that thought and BE THRILLED!
xo
No way should you feel bad about yesterday’s post! You’re just celebrating and it’s only fair that you let us celebrate with you!!
As for breakfast, I typically eat the same thing every day for a week and then change up for the next week. Mostly because I made big batches of tofu scramble or pancakes or whatever on the weekends and re-heat throughout the week.
I like to switch up my breakfasts…but I don’t do it often enough. Thanks for the inspiration!
I’ve wanted to take posts back before, until I realize most people won’t remember the post after they comment. I mean, as bad as it sounds..we comment on tons of blogs a day, so while we’re focused on the post at hand..we usually don’t focus on it much after reading it, you know? Unless it’s something that really hits us hard.
Plus, it wasn;t bragging! You were just happy for yuorself and that’s perfectly fine. If someone thinks your bragging, then they’re just not able to share the happiness which is their fault, not something you should worry about.
This looks so creamy/delicious! I usually go on breakfast kicks where I’ll be into something and have it a few days in a row and then move onto a new concoction. It usually always involves oats though 🙂
Umm I have eaten the same breakfast for the past…two years?
1 cup of bran flakes with 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk with 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder and a little sprinkle of stevia.
😀
Yum I love polenta! That rose in the picture is beautiful btw….reminds me of Summer!
I’m sure no one thought for a minute it was trying to show off; it was obviously just gratitude… you’re so lovely! I did the same with my last post; as soon as it was up, I thought someone might take it the wrong way and be offended… then I worrted for ages!
And I have had and liked polenta porridge but it’s got to be oats for me for the chew factor! I’ve been addicted to chia seed/coconut milk puddings, with banana or mango and oats, for breakfast for the last fortnight; it’s amazing 🙂
You didn’t come off anything but appreciative. And, seriously, how could anyone get tired of oatmeal!
I will NEVER be tired of oatmeal but i sure do love polenta! I have never had it for breakfast so this could be fun!