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 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!
Oh Katie, I totally didn’t get the vibe that you were “showing off” in yesterday’s post. You’re such a sweetheart and I would NEVER think that of you! <3
I love polenta for breakfast- esp topped with hummus, fresh basil and veggies 😉 I try to switch up my breakfasts so that it's not the same every morning!
Oohhh, I’ve totally been on a polenta kick for dinner, but never even imagined I could eat it for brekkie! You totally just rocked my world, Katie! I will be trying this recipe as soon as I buy more corn meal (I’ve been eating a LOT of polenta lately).