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:
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!
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.