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Meatless Monday: Polenta Porridge

Polenta, or corn grits, are so delicious and make the greatest breakfast porridge. If you are sick of oatmeal and cereal give this Sweet Polenta Porridge a try! Don't use premade polenta, actually buy the grains from the bulk section at your local natural food store.

Sweet Polenta Porridge
(makes 3 to 4 servings)

Perfect for Summer when you want a breakfast that is quick cooking yet nutritious and delicious. The kids will love this too!

3 cups filtered water
2 pinches sea salt
1 cup yellow polenta, washed
1/3 cup soy, rice, or almond milk
1 tablespoon sweetener, more or less to taste
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Dash of cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

preparation
Bring water and polenta to a boil in medium saucepan with sea salt. Simmer, whisking frequently for about 10 minutes, while polenta gets thick and creamy. Stir in almond milk, raisins, cinnamon, and sweetener to polenta. Whisk over low flame for a few minutes to incorporate the ingredients.

Pour into bowls immediately and sprinkle walnuts over porridge.