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Vanilla & Brown Sugar Breakfast Polenta
4.5 from 297 votes

Vanilla & Brown Sugar Breakfast Polenta

This Vanilla & Brown Sugar Breakfast Polenta is a creamy, mildly sweetened cornmeal porridge that blends cornmeal with milk and water, gently thickened on the stove. Seasoned with vanilla extract and brown sugar, it delivers a comforting texture and subtly sweet flavor, suitable for a warm morning meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3 cups water divided, cold
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Put the cornmeal in a small bowl.  Top with 1 cup cold water and stir.  Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan add the remaining 2 cups cold water and 2 cups whole milk.  Bring to a low boil.  Add salt and stir.  Slowly add the cornmeal and water mixture, using a whisk to stir out any possible lumps.
  3. Once all of the cornmeal is added, turn the flame to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the polenta has thickened.  Depending on the coarseness of your meal, it may take 10-40 minutes.  Once thickened, add sugar and vanilla extract.  Sprinkle cinnamon in if you life.
  4. Place polenta in small bowls and top with milk and a sprinkle of additional brown sugar if you like.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on cornmeal coarseness; thicker polenta requires longer simmering.
  • Serve with additional milk or brown sugar if preferred for extra creaminess or sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 504mg (21%) Potassium 313mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.