Grains/Starches

 

Cornmeal Porridge

aka, Crema de Maiz or Harina de Maiz
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups plant-based milk
  • ½ cup fine cornmeal (do not use cornmeal flour)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or date syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick, or tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except the into the pot and mix on medium to medium high heat, stirring with a whisk constantly, until it is the consistency of cream of wheat or oatmeal, but not hard like polenta.
  • Serve with toppings of your choice (e.g., fruit, powdered cinnamon, maple syrup, date syrup, raisins, chopped dates, nuts, chocolate syrup).
  • Serve hot or warm.