Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

This Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge has 14g protein for 350 calories per serving — full macros included, which most recipe sites omit.

Nutrition & macros (per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1 Cup Fine Yellow Cornmeal
• 1 Cup Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Cup Ground Nutmeg
• 1 Cup Ground Allspice
• 1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

Method

1. Add 2 ½ cups water, 1 can coconut milk to a 4 QT heavy bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Meanwhile, add 1 cup cornmeal and 1 ½ cup water to a large mixing cup and whisk until smooth.
3. Once the pot begins to boil, whisk in cornmeal mixture and continue to whisk for about 1 minute, ensuring there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
4. Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When there is about 5 minutes left, stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-spice. Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk.
5. Serve and enjoy.

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