Meatless Monday: Sweet Polenta Porridge

Polenta, or corn grits, is delicious and makes a great breakfast porridge. If you are sick of oatmeal and cereal, try this Sweet Polenta Porridge! Don’t use premade polenta; actually buy the grains from the bulk section at your local natural food store. Top with whatever fruit and nuts/seeds that you want. I change it up every day, so I never get bored of this healthy breakfast!

Sweet Polenta Porridge
Makes 3 to 4 servings

3 cups filtered water
Pinch sea salt
1 cup yellow polenta washed
1/3 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
1 tablespoon sweetener, more or less to taste
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Dash of cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Directions:
Bring water and polenta to a boil in medium saucepan with sea salt. Simmer, whisking frequently, for about 6-10 minutes while the polenta gets thick and creamy. Stir in the almond milk, raisins, cinnamon, and sweetener. Whisk over low heat for a few minutes to combine. Pour into bowls immediately and top with walnuts or your favorite toppings: fruit, nuts, seeds, etc.

Note: I make a protein porridge like this every morning. 1/4 cup of polenta to 1 cup almond milk with 2 tablespoons protein powder. Same directions as above!