People who watch their figure try to eat low-calorie foods. Surprisingly tasty corn porridge in a slow cooker has become a lifeline for many in the fight against extra pounds. After all, it contains fewer calories than oatmeal, peas or. Instead, cereals are rich in valuable elements for the body.
Corn has long been called the queen of fields, but in the 21st century it can rightfully be called the queen of dietary nutrition. Eating corn porridge cooked in a slow cooker makes it easy to control your weight. Even a small amount of product brings a feeling of fullness that lasts for several hours. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, which is important for dieting. What is special about preparing such porridge? Let's look at this using a few simple recipes.
Diet porridge and slow cooker
For many years, low-calorie dishes had to be prepared under “extreme” conditions. To get steamed dietary cutlets, vegetable stew or porridge, you had to come up with various devices. Today, many people have a modern miracle saucepan.
Cooking corn porridge is simply a pleasure. The main thing is to use the appropriate modes:
- "Porridge";
- "Pilaf";
- "Quenching";
- "Heating";
- "Frying."
After this, you should set the optimal cooking time for dietary porridge from 30 to 50 minutes. The result is an excellent low-calorie product containing many useful elements.
To prevent the porridge from turning into a thick lump, you should correctly calculate the proportion of cereal and liquid before loading it into the multicooker.
Simple recipes for delicious porridge for a tasty diet
Some housewives do not really like to cook corn porridge for dietary nutrition. After all, for this you need to find a pan with a thick bottom, not leave it for a minute and stir constantly. And when the porridge is cooked, you need to wrap it so that it can brew. A whole ritual that takes a lot of effort and time. It’s another thing to cook corn porridge in a slow cooker and get a lot of pleasant moments. The main thing is to use original recipes for this low-calorie dish. Let's consider several options.
Classic porridge on water
Cooking corn porridge with water in a slow cooker is truly not difficult. To do this you need to take the following ingredients:
- corn grits;
- butter;
- salt;
- water.
To make the porridge crumbly, it is advisable to pour 1 part of the cereal with 3 measures of water.
The cooking process consists of the following operations:
To get boiled porridge, leave it in the slow cooker for another 15 minutes. You can even run the “Keep Warm” program.
The dish is served as a delicate side dish with fresh vegetables, boiled meat or mushrooms. 
Sweet lovers prefer to supplement it with dried fruits, raisins or just sugar. In any case, it remains a dietary and healthy product.
Healthy porridge with milk
Some children do not like to eat all kinds of cereals. Parents have to trick them into eating healthy food. But corn porridge cooked in a slow cooker with milk has long become a favorite dish of young gourmets. To cook it, just take a simple set of products:
- grits (corn);
- milk (cow or goat);
- butter);
- purified water);
- salt;
- sugar.
Milk corn porridge in a slow cooker is created as follows:
- The cereal is poured into a bowl, filled with water and washed several times.
- Place washed cereals, a little sugar and a piece of butter into the multicooker container.
- The mixture is poured with milk diluted with water and mixed thoroughly.
- On the kitchen unit, select the “Milk porridge” program, set the time to 35 minutes and start the cooking process.
- When the signal sounds, the porridge is served to the table.
Children will certainly like porridge prepared in this way. The grains are soft and tender. And the consistency of the dish resembles melted ice cream. Will children really refuse a delicious meal?
To prepare milk porridge, it is preferable to choose finely ground cereal. The result will be a homogeneous mass that tastes good.
An original combination of corn and fruits
Wise mothers try to create real masterpieces for their children so that they can enjoy healthy food. Let's consider an interesting recipe for corn porridge in a slow cooker with milk and aromatic fruits. For the dish you need to take:
- finely ground corn grits;
- milk (cow);
- water;
- butter;
- salt;
- apple;
- banana;
- seedless raisins;
- walnuts or .
Making milk porridge with fruit is easy if you follow these instructions:
The milk masterpiece is served hot, with chopped fruits, raisins and nuts on top.
You can attract capricious children to the dish with an original presentation of the food. A beautiful plate with a decorated bottom, a shaped spoon and a cute napkin also help to arouse interest in healthy food.
Sunny pumpkin and queen of the fields
One Ukrainian poem talks about a pumpkin that walks through the beds and asks for its relatives. It turns out that all the vegetables are ready to become related to her. And this is not surprising, because this queen of the garden goes well not only with vegetables, but also with cereals.
Many chefs have been cooking corn porridge with pumpkin in a slow cooker for a long time and never cease to be amazed at its taste. Even an inexperienced person can do it. Here is the list of ingredients:
- finely ground grits (corn);
- fresh milk;
- ripe;
- sugar;
- butter (preferably homemade);
- salt.
Preparation steps:
Porridge made from corn grits with pumpkin cooked in a slow cooker turns out tasty, tender and aromatic. Once you try this dessert, you will definitely want more. Even those who watch their figure will be able to fully enjoy the dietary food.
For 2 children's servings you will need:
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 glasses of water
- ½ cup corn grits
- 2-3 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 50 g butter
Milk corn porridge is perfect for adults and children. In addition, cooking it in any model of multicooker is a pleasure for the housewife. Just put all the ingredients and you can safely go for a walk with the children, knowing that a delicious and hot dinner will be waiting on the table when you arrive. Or maybe it will be a hearty breakfast that will be waiting for you in the morning if you add all the products in the evening and set the desired regime.
Corn porridge is absorbed in the body quite easily, as it contains a lot of fiber. It is also non-allergenic, therefore recommended as a product. But you should start with.
It is also valued because it removes toxins from the body and cleanses it. Porridge is a low-calorie food and is suitable for people on a diet (mothers should like it). This is only true if the porridge is cooked in water and without sugar. Milk and sugar add calories to the porridge and reduce all dietary requirements to zero.
But today we have not dietary, but complete, nutritious and tasty porridge with milk for children. I invite you to cook it with me.
Milk corn porridge in the multicooker Polaris 0517:
1. For baby porridge you will need: half a glass of washed corn grits, 1.5 glasses of water and 1.5 glasses of milk, 50 g of butter, 2 tbsp. l. Sahara.
When cooked, corn grits absorb quite a lot of liquid, so the ratio of grain to liquid is 1 to 6.
1. Pour thoroughly washed corn grits into a multicooker cup. Then add sugar and butter.
3. Pour milk and water. Mix.
4. Cook the porridge in the Polaris multicooker (or any other) on the “Milk porridge” mode. I cooked the porridge for 35 minutes.
5. After the ready signal sounded, the milk porridge looked like this. The corn grains became soft, but did not absorb all the liquid. Therefore, it turned out to be slightly liquid. Just right for my children.
6. Place the finished milk corn porridge on plates and invite the children to the table.
Bon appetit!
Secrets of cooking corn porridge in a slow cooker:
1. Corn porridge takes a little longer to cook, unlike other porridges (buckwheat, rice, semolina, etc.). But if you choose the right grains, the cooking time will not be so long. For children's cereals, it is better to use the finest grains. In appearance it will look a little larger than semolina. This porridge cooks in a slow cooker in 35 minutes. Larger pieces are cooked for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
2. During the cooking process, the porridge will increase several times, so the ratio of cereal to liquid is greater, 1 to 6.
1. To make the porridge thicker, it needs to “rise.” To do this, corn porridge must be left in the multicooker for 15-20 minutes in the “Warming” mode. Or, after the porridge is ready, you can simply leave it in the turned off multicooker for a while.
2. If there is no milk in the refrigerator, it doesn’t matter, you can safely replace it with water and cook according to the scheme suggested above. The taste of porridge cooked in water is slightly different from milk porridge. But this drawback can be eliminated with the help of dried fruits or honey, which can be added to the porridge. Additional ingredients will give the corn porridge an even more unusual and refined taste.
Corn porridge is considered a national dish in Moldova and Romania, and is popular in Italy, where it is called polenta. Porridge is prepared from corn grits (finely ground corn). You can cook the porridge in water or milk, with the addition of herbs; a very tasty combination in the porridge is corn grits and pumpkin. Corn grits are very healthy, they are rich in vitamins and contain few calories, which makes them indispensable for people watching their weight and leading a healthy lifestyle. Cooking corn porridge is similar in technology to cooking millet porridge, but corn porridge needs to be stirred more often. This tip is for those who cook porridge on the stove. And those who cook corn porridge with milk in a slow cooker, you are freed from this, because the multicooker will prepare delicious porridge without your participation.
Ingredients:
- 500 ml milk (you can take 400 ml milk and 100 ml water)
- 0.5 multi cup corn grits
- 2 tbsp. l. Sahara
- a pinch of salt
- butter to taste
Preparation:
Wash the corn grits and pour into the multicooker bowl. Add sugar, salt and butter.
Pour in milk. Mix.
Set mode “”
After the signal corn porridge with milk stir again.
Ideally, it would be great to leave the porridge for another 30-40 minutes in the heating mode, the porridge will “cook” and thicken a little more. This option is very suitable for a timer; the time needs to be calculated so that the corn porridge simmers a little more while heating
Corn porridge is one of the most delicious and healthy porridges that are suitable for dietary and baby food. It is especially good in a slow cooker. It is a pity that it is not as popular as, for example, oatmeal or buckwheat. And it's not that they don't like her. Many people simply don’t know how to cook it tasty.
For inexperienced housewives, corn porridge can burn or, conversely, remain unpleasantly hard. But in every culinary recipe, in addition to the ingredients and preparation steps, there is always a special trick. It is this component that helps make any dish a culinary masterpiece or simply delicious. Let's try to figure out the intricacies of cooking corn porridge in a slow cooker.
Choose by packaging
First you need to buy corn, and for this you need to choose the right one. After all, there is no shortage of cereals on supermarket shelves, including corn. Regardless of whether you buy by weight or in packs, you need to carefully consider the cereal. It should be dry, without lumps. It should not contain impurities or debris. It is extremely important that the cereal is not spoiled by mold or insects. The color of the corn chaff should be soft yellow, close to the color of fresh cobs.
Advice! Before cooking, rinse the corn grits thoroughly until the water runs clear. This way you will wash away possible dust and dirt, and the finished dish will be more aesthetically pleasing, in addition, it will contain much less starch.
One big secret of corn porridge
Since childhood, I remember well the funny story by N. Nosov “Mishkina Porridge”. There, two boys who decided to cook porridge, it came out of pots, bowls and bowls, but at the same time remained raw. This may well happen with corn grits. Although it doesn't boil that much, it can cook for a very long time and remain hard.
The main nuance is proportions + time. The optimal ratio of corn grits to water: for 1 part of grits - 2.5-3 parts of water. To be sure, it is better to take 3 parts so that the porridge turns out soft and does not burn.
Advice! Washed cereal cooks faster, but it reduces the amount of starch, which contains vitamin B1, which is very beneficial for the body. In order not to bathe the porridge, but to cook it soft, you need to let it “sweat”: remove it from the heat and wrap it in a towel or leave it in the slow cooker without heating, but without opening the lid.
Corn porridge in a slow cooker on water
Happy owners of a convenient kitchen device called a “multi-cooker” know that it comes with a measuring container - a “multi-glass”. They need to measure everything. The names of the modes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, in the Polaris multicooker there is a “Cereal” mode, and you can bring the dish to readiness in the “Multicook” mode. The recipe for corn porridge with water is extremely simple.
Compound:
- corn grits - 2 multi-cups (m/st.);
- purified drinking water - 6 m/st.;
- salt to taste.
Preparation:
- Pour the pre-washed cereal into the multicooker bowl.
- Pour water over the cereal.
- Add salt and mix.
- Set the program “Buckwheat”, “Porridge” or “Grains” for 60 minutes.
- At the end, you need to taste the porridge and, if necessary, bring it to readiness in the “Stew” or “Multi-cook” mode for another 15 minutes.
With milk
The multicooker has a special “milk porridge” program. Of course, you need to cook corn porridge with milk, otherwise the milk will run away and flood the appliance.
Ingredients:
- corn grits - 0.5 m/st.;
- milk - 500 ml;
- butter - 50 grams;
- salt, sugar, fruit to taste.
How to cook:
- Grease the multicooker bowl with butter.
- Add the cereal.
- Pour in the milk and stir (no need to heat the milk).
- Install the program, start cooking milk porridge.
- A few minutes before it’s ready, add salt, sugar to taste, and add butter.
Advice! Add your favorite fruits to the prepared corn milk porridge - the porridge will become even tastier and healthier!
With vegetables
Most often, corn porridge is combined with fruit and made sweet. But the dish with vegetables is no less appetizing.
Have to take:
- zucchini - 1 piece, small;
- onion - 1 pc., medium;
- carrots - 1 pc., medium;
- vegetable oil for frying, corn can be used;
- salt, spices;
- garlic;
- corn grits - 2 m/st.;
- water - 4-5 m/st.;
- salt, spices to taste.
How to cook:
You can prepare vegetables in two ways: fry them separately in a frying pan while the porridge is cooking or cook them immediately in a multicooker bowl. Let's consider the second method.
- Cut the onion and zucchini into cubes.
- Grate the carrots.
- Chop the garlic.
- Pour oil into the multicooker bowl and set the “Stewing” or “Frying” program.
- Add vegetables, except garlic, sauté or fry until tender.
- At the end, add garlic and hold for another 2-3 minutes.
- Place vegetables from the bowl onto a plate.
- Pour cereal in their place.
- Pour water, cook on the “Porridge” mode for 40-45 minutes (checking readiness).
- Return the vegetables to the bowl, stir, cook until cooked (another 15-20 minutes), using the “Warm” function.
With meat
You can use any meat for porridge, but it is better to take less fatty meat: chicken, lean pork, young veal. Their delicate texture will highlight the subtle, slightly spicy taste of corn.
Products for cooking:
- corn grits - 1 m/st.;
- meat - 400-500 grams;
- onion - 1 pc., large;
- salt, spices;
- vegetable oil.
How to cook:
- Wash the meat, dry it, cut into small pieces.
- Cut the onion into cubes.
- Pour oil into the multicooker bowl, add meat and onions, cook in the “Fry” mode until brown (but not burnt).
- Pour in the prepared cereal, salt, add spices, stir, cook in the “Porridge” mode for about half an hour. At the end, test for doneness.
- Stir and serve with greens.
Corn porridge for complementary feeding - is it possible?
Corn grits contain a lot of B vitamins and do not contain gluten, a protein present in grains that can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, corn porridge can be used as complementary food. It is very nutritious and healthy. It is introduced into complementary foods after buckwheat and rice, at the age of about 9 months. But here everything is individual. They look at the baby’s health, weight gain and preferences.
For baby food, corn semolina is used instead of cereal; it is much finer ground and differs from regular semolina only in color. It makes a softer, more tender dish.
Regular corn grits as baby food can be prepared in two ways:
- Cook corn porridge according to the recipes described above, and then puree in a blender.
- Grind the cereal in a coffee grinder, and only then cook the porridge in water or milk.
Corn porridge, as a complementary food for children under one year of age and older, must be alternated with others. It contains starch, which reduces intestinal motility and in large quantities can cause constipation in the baby.
Should I take instant porridge?
Many doctors and mothers argue about the advantages and disadvantages of instant cereals prepared in industrial conditions. They certainly save time, as after adding warm liquid they are immediately ready to use. The composition of such porridges is often enriched with vitamins and minerals, which are lost during processing. They are necessarily tested for the presence of heavy metal salts, pesticides, herbicides, and nitrates. They contain few additives, salt, sugar. The packaging of such a product always contains instructions on age and method of preparation. But industrial cereals contain less fiber and some other beneficial nutrients than regular cereals.
Corn semolina tastes better for children
Children eat milk porridge made from corn semolina with more pleasure than from cereals. This semolina is sold in stores; it is faster and easier to cook than cereal, especially in the Redmond multicooker. For children under two years old, it is better to dilute cow's milk 1:1 with water. To prepare, you need to take a glass of milk and water, 3-4 tablespoons of corn semolina, salt, sugar, and a piece of butter. For children under one year old, porridge can be cooked without salt and a little sugar added.
Corn semolina is poured into a bowl with salt and sugar, filled with liquid and mixed well. In the “Milk porridge” mode it takes 20 minutes to prepare. At the end butter is added. After standing for a while, the semolina will swell and the porridge will thicken a little.
Conclusion
Corn porridge cooked in a slow cooker will demonstrate once and for all how simple, tasty and healthy it is. And how many other things can be prepared from this wonderful product, including national dishes: polenta, hominy, porridge in a Russian oven, even chips. Cook with pleasure and be healthy!
Among the nutritious, healthy and truly tasty dishes that are prepared without much fuss, the leading place is occupied by corn porridge cooked in a slow cooker. This yellow cereal is well suited for feeding both children and adults. It contains not only valuable amino acids and proteins, but also a wide range of vitamins, including PP, carotene and others. But the unique feature of corn grits porridge is that it contains no gluten. That is why it is incredibly useful for the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. And you can cook it according to a variety of recipes. Which one you choose is a matter of taste!
Tricks - how to make corn porridge tasty
There are several tricks for properly cooking porridge from corn grits. To make the dish not only healthy, but also as tasty as possible, you should adhere to the following rules:
The simplest recipe for corn porridge - cook in milk
What to cook for breakfast for a child or an adult? A win-win option is corn milk porridge. It is quite simple to prepare, but everyone will like its rich and at the same time delicate taste. 
Number of servings: 2.
Ingredients
To prepare milk porridge, you should prepare the following products:
- corn grits - 115 g;
- milk - 320 ml;
- water - 320 ml;
- salt - 1/4 tsp;
- sugar - 1.5 tbsp. l.
On a note! If desired, you can add a pinch of vanillin to this list to give the finished dish a delicate and expressive aroma.
Per serving
- Calories: 93.25 kcal
- Proteins: 2.49 g
- Fat: 1.62 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.48 g
Cooking method
It’s not difficult to prepare a tasty and satisfying milk porridge from corn, which will fill you with vivacity and energy for the whole day, using a multicooker. The recipe can be mastered by any cook.
This is how you can simply cook corn porridge with milk according to a step-by-step recipe in a slow cooker. Before serving, it is suggested to add butter to the finished dish. After all, as you know, you can’t spoil porridge with oil! But remember - such an additive will increase the calorie content of the treat!
How to cook hearty corn porridge with chicken and vegetables
If sweet porridges made with milk have remained with you since childhood and you are looking for an interesting recipe for cooking corn grits, try cooking it with chicken and vegetables. Guaranteed - you won't be disappointed! 
Cooking time: 45 minutes.
Number of servings - 5.
Ingredients
What do we need to prepare? Below is the list:
You can also use lettuce leaves to serve the dish.
Per serving
- Calories: 247.08 kcal
- Proteins: 10.48 g
- Fat: 10.44 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.46 g
Cooking method
Cooking this meat version of a corn side dish is easy. Just follow the recipe with the photo and follow the recommendations given.
That's all the secrets of cooking corn porridge with chicken and vegetables!
Original version - corn porridge with mushrooms and lard
Do you like non-trivial dishes that you can cook for every day? Then check out this corn porridge recipe. But not lean, but with mushrooms and lard! 
Cooking time: 50 minutes.
Number of servings - 4.
Ingredients
We will need a minimum of products:
On a note! You can prepare the dish with any mushrooms, but it will be especially appetizing with oyster mushrooms.
Per serving
- Calories: 250.22 kcal
- Proteins: 4.97 g
- Fat: 10.54 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.03 g
Cooking method
This original recipe suggests cooking corn porridge with mushrooms and lard in a slow cooker. Of course, the dish will not be dietary, but it will be tasty and nutritious - 100%!
Cooking corn porridge - version with pumpkin
Do you want to cook porridge from corn grits, which has maximum benefits? Then write down or memorize the recipe with pumpkin! 
Cooking time: 40 minutes.
Number of servings - 5.
Ingredients
We need:
The amount of pumpkin indicated is already peeled.
Per serving
- Calories: 120.75 kcal
- Proteins: 2.87 g
- Fat: 3.68 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.16 g
Cooking method
It’s very simple and fairly quick to cook corn porridge in a slow cooker with pumpkin - the recipe with step-by-step photos will tell you how to do it correctly!
That's all! In the proposed recipe, the dish is made in a Vitek multicooker. However, you can cook a delicious delicacy with pumpkin in milk using kitchen appliances from other manufacturers. The main thing is to choose the right mode.
How to cook corn porridge tasty and simple: video recipes
So that cooking corn porridge does not turn into unnecessary trouble and disappointment for the hostess, below is a selection of video recipes that reveal all the secrets of cooking this dish: