Low Sodium Grits Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to RecipeThese low sodium grits are a creamy delicious and flavorful breakfast recipe made with unsalted butter, fresh herbs, and corn meal. Ready in 15 minutes, these simple grits are a hearty filling morning breakfast without salt.
Making salt free grits couldn’t be easier. They’re buttery and tasty, and made with healthier swaps. Easy salt-free toppings make these grits irresistible.
I’ve always loved grits, but wanted to make a healthier unsalted version, and these easy grits hit the spot! I first had grits when I was in Nashville at the infamous Pancake Pantry, and have loved them ever since.
They are a great savory breakfast recipe, and a wonderful swap if you want to switch up your daily oatmeal or smoothie. These grits are loaded with unsalted butter (or olive oil), and a drizzle of honey to make them tasty.
This Low Sodium Grits Recipe Is
- Creamy
- Herby
- Savory or Sweet
- Easy
- Hearty
- Vegan & Gluten Free
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Corn Meal – I love this fantastic cornmeal for these grits. It’s organic and has the perfect texture – and the only ingredient is organic corn. No preservatives, additives, or salt!
- Whole Milk – milk naturally contains sodium, about 120mg per cup for whole milk. If you’re looking for a 0g sodium option, I like to use almond milk. Just blend raw unsalted almonds + water and strain for a delicious milk substitute that has no sodium.
- Unsalted Butter – we only use unsalted butter in all our recipes, it’s a great way to cut down on your salt & sodium intake with a simple swap.
- Honey: I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. If you can’t find local, raw organic honey is the next best thing.
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
How To Make This Recipe
- In a small pot, heat the whole milk until it just starts to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir the corn meal into the almond milk. Add the unsalted butter, and turn the heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pot with a lid, and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the corn meal has softened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and allow the corn meal to sit for 5 minutes covered to thicken.
- Serve the grits with an extra pad of unsalted butter, and top with fresh honey.
Low Sodium Breakfasts Every Day
These salt free grits are great for a quick cozy weekend breakfast, brunch, or brinner (breakfast for dinner!). They are the perfect side dish to serve with low sodium scrambled eggs or avocado toast without salt. These grits without salt are also great for having company over for a holiday brunch as well.
You can see all my low sodium breakfast and brunch recipes here!
More Low Salt Breakfast Ideas
- Low Sodium Waffles Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Low Sodium Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe
- No Salt Added Crepes Recipe
- Low Sodium Pancakes Recipe
- Low Sodium Banana Bread Recipe
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Low Sodium Grits (No Salt)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup corn meal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a small pot, heat the milk until it just starts to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir the corn meal into the milk. Add the unsalted butter, and turn the heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pot with a lid, and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the corn meal has softened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and allow the corn meal to sit for 5 minutes covered to thicken.
- Serve the grits with an extra pad of unsalted butter, and top with honey.
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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