Cornmeal Breakfast Combo

PaulaG's Note:

This recipe is a hearty breakfast cereal that is packed with vitamins and fiber. Top this deliciously different cereal with maple syrup of molasses. The recipe is adapted from Oat Cuisine by Bobbie Hinman.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1⁄3; cup oat bran
• 1⁄3; cup polenta or 1⁄3; cup coarse yellow cornmeal
• ½-¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup raisins or ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups water
• maple syrup (optional)
• molasses (optional)
• cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Add the water to a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. While the water is coming to a boil, combine the oat bran, polenta, and cinnamon.
3. When water boils, whisk in the oat bran mixture using a wire whisk to prevent lumps.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
5. Stir in the dried fruit, divide the cereal between 2 bowls and drizzle with warmed maple syrup or molasses.
6. May add a touch of cream if desired.

Reviews

[mommymakeit4u]

a filling, nutritious breakfast. very bland without the maple syrup, but luckily I had it on hand:)

[Debbwl]

This is a very different type of porridge that is quick and easy to make. A good healthy breakfast when you are looking for a break from oatmeal. DH said it was lacking depth and suggested adding nuts and maybe more raisins.

[**Mandy**]

This was lovely for a change of pace for brekky, a bit different from your regular porridge. I topped with a little maple & some vanilla yoghurt, lovely thanks!