Low Fat Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Soothe your soul and start your day right with this **Low Fat Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge**, a lighter twist on a beloved Caribbean breakfast staple. Made with creamy fine yellow cornmeal, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and rich yet light coconut milk, this porridge delivers all the comforting flavors of the original while keeping things health-conscious. Perfectly sweetened with brown sugar or your favorite low-calorie sweetener, it's easy to whip up in just 25 minutes and is naturally dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly. Serve this warm, velvety dish as a nourishing breakfast for the whole family, or enjoy it as a comforting treat on chilly mornings. Simple, wholesome, and utterly satisfying, this recipe is the perfect fusion of flavor and nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or sweetener of choice
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepot, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup of water. Stir well to create a slurry to prevent lumps.
Step 3
Once the water in the pot is boiling, slowly add the cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly to prevent clumping.
Step 4
Add the cinnamon stick to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to thicken, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Gradually stir in the light coconut milk, ensuring it is well incorporated and the texture is creamy.
Step 6
Add the nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well and continue to cook for about 10 more minutes, frequently stirring to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
Step 8
Sweeten the porridge with brown sugar or your preferred sweetener to taste.
Step 9
Serve hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1115.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 671.6 |
| Total Fat 15.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 657.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 128.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.9g | |
| Protein 10.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 115.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 377.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories