Creamy Polenta Porridge with Butter and Honey
A warm breakfast porridge using pantry polenta, enriched with butter and a touch of honey for a comforting start to the day.

Total
25 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 150 g Polenta
- 500 ml Milk
- 30 g Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Apple(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring milk and a pinch of salt to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- 2
Whisk in the polenta gradually to avoid lumps.
- 3
Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- 4
Stir in butter until melted and smooth.
- 5
Slice the apple thinly.
- 6
Serve the porridge in bowls, topped with honey and apple slices.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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