Description
A creamy and comforting breakfast polenta topped with fresh fruits, honey, and chopped nuts for a nourishing and beautiful morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal (polenta)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the cornmeal while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for 10 to 15 minutes until the polenta thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Stir in butter and sweetener of choice. Cook another minute until glossy and smooth.
- Pour into bowls and top with sliced banana, strawberries, blueberries, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
- Serve warm with an extra drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- Use fine or medium-ground cornmeal for the smoothest texture.
- Add a splash of milk if the polenta thickens too much during reheating.
- Try adding cinnamon or vanilla to the milk while cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg