Cornmeal Breakfast Combo Recipe

Start your day with a hearty and delicious Cornmeal Breakfast Combo! This vitamin and fiber-packed cereal is a delightful twist on traditional breakfast fare. Made with creamy polenta and wholesome oat bran, it's subtly spiced with cinnamon and topped with your choice of sweet maple syrup or rich molasses. Adapted from a recipe by Bobbie Hinman, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to become a new breakfast favorite. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying morning meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 167.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.3 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cornmeal Breakfast Combo

  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup polenta
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons molasses
  • a splash of cream
  • cranberries (optional dried fruit for 1/4 cup)
  • chopped apricots (optional dried fruit for 1/4 cup)
  • a splash of milk (optional substitute for cream)

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How to Make Cornmeal Breakfast Combo

  1. Add 1 cup of water to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. While the water is heating, combine 1/2 cup oat bran, 1/2 cup polenta, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  3. Once the water boils, gradually whisk in the oat bran mixture using a wire whisk to prevent lumps. Whisk continuously for about 30 seconds.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and creamy, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup of your favorite dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.).
  6. Divide the cereal between two bowls and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of warmed maple syrup or molasses.
  7. For an extra touch of indulgence, add a splash of cream or milk.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

1g

Carbs

13g