Looking for a warm and comforting Hot Cereal that’s high fiber, but not loaded with carbohydrates?
Low Carb Hot Cereal
I’m here to help! You don’t have to give up your cozy warm breakfast on the Keto Diet.
Fiber Rich Food
My Low Carb Hot Cereal is full of fiber rich foods, here’s a breakdown of the fiber in each of the ingredients in the recipe.
| Nutrition Info (1 T) | Calories | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
| Flaxseed | 75 | 4g | 3g | 1g | 3g | 5g |
| Chia Seeds | 56 | 3g | 3g | 0g | 2g | 4g |
| Coconut, Shredded | 40 | 2g | 1g | 1g | 0g | 4g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 17 | 2g | 1g | 1g | 1g | 1g |
| Walnuts | 40 | 1g | 1g | 0g | 2g | 7g |
Keto Cereal
A healthy twist on the classic porridge, this wonderful keto cereal will shake up your breakfast routine in the best way.
Low Carb Hot Cereal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon brown flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a vitamix and blend until finely ground
- Pour boiling water into vitamix, cover with lid
- Blend very carefully starting on low setting, then moving to high, until porridge is smooth
- Transfer porridge to a bowl
- Garnish with butter and coconut milk
- Serve
Equipment
Gluten Free Breakfast
I loved eating hot cereal growing up. This healthier gluten-free breakfast brings back precious memories of wolfing down something hot before rushing off to school in the morning.
Low Carb Cereal
Back in those days, we thought Cream of Wheat was a nutritious and healthy comfort food.
In hindsight, this was probably not the best thing for someone with an autoimmune disorder or two.
In addition to being a gluten bomb, Cream of Wheat hot cereal is not good for those of us that are carbohydrate intolerant.
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease
But back then I had not been diagnosed with celiac disease and we did not know any better.
We drowned our hot cereal in tons of margarine, making it a savory breakfast option for the morning. Now, I love eating this Low Carb Hot Cereal smothered in butter that melts right into it.
What is Porridge?
Wondering if this Hot Cereal is porridge? I’m here to help.
According to Wikipedia, it’s a dish made by boiling grains such as oats or other cereal meals in water, milk, or broth.
Porridge vs Oatmeal
And if you’re trying to figure out the difference between porridge and oatmeal, I’ve got you covered. Oatmeal is a type of porridge made with oats.
I often make oatmeal for the boys using gluten-free oats. I don’t eat that though because I’ve been strictly grain-free since 2001.
My gluten free hot cereal is a twist on the classic porridge because it’s made with a base of nuts and seeds, rather than grains.
Warm and hearty gluten free hot cereal is every bit as good as traditional porridge and also quick and easy to make!
Supplements to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
You may notice I use a full teaspoon of cinnamon in this hot cereal recipe.
This is because numerous studies indicate cinnamon controls blood sugar, additionally, I love the flavor of this spice.
Sugar Free Cereal
Speaking of blood sugar, this recipe is for a sugar free cereal. Better yet? It’s loaded with fiber to further regulate your blood glucose levels.
Low Carb hot cereal makes a quick and healthy breakfast with eggs and a hot mug of my liver cleansing Dandelion Root Coffee.
High Fiber Breakfast
I hope you love this high fiber breakfast as much as we do! What’s your favorite breakfast –hot or cold? Leave a comment and let me know.
I first shared this Low Carb Hot Cereal recipe, based on recipes from Ricki Heller’s and Andrea Nakayama. in 2011.
Karen says
Anyone have insight as to where there is a carb counter I could use to calculate carbs in this. I love it but need to track carbs. It’s become my new ‘go to’ breakfast, especially since I can make it all ahead and pull it from the frig in the morning and just add hot water. Closest thing to an instant breakfast I’ve had in years. But I am paranoid about the carbs….Need to track them.
melissa says
I worked this out at sparkpeople.com, where they have a nutrition tracker.
Total:
428 calories
26 grams carbohydrates
35 grams fat
11 grams protein
It also packs a walloping 12 grams of fiber.
Of course adding any nut milk, berries, whatever, will add to these numbers.
Dina says
Thank you so much for doing the leg work!!! I’m Keto, and unfortunately only get 17 carbs per day… so 14 net carbs for one meal is out of the question. I’m so disappointed because it looks sooooo good!
Vivian says
I have made a similar recipe for years but it contained wheat germ and I had to give it up. I tried this this morning and loved it! I plan to add a scoop of protein powder (an idea from my old cereal mix!) I also mix it up, put it in a jar into the refrigerator so it is quick when I want it. Thanks for a great recipe!
Julie says
This was a great breakfast! I topped with chopped peach and had a green smoothie on the side. Great way to start the day! I’m going to grind up a bigger batch so that I can throw it in the fridge and make it quickly in the morning. I didn’t have any flax so I subbed hemp instead, and I’m sure you could do a lot with whatever nuts and seeds you happen to have (though I think the chia would be essential to hold it together). Thanks Elana and Ricki for the great recipe!
Allie Brown says
This looks delicious!! I’ve sort of missed having oatmeal for breakfast!!! :) Thanks!!
Herbalchef says
I made this for breakfast this morning. It’s delicious and very filling! I did add a bit of sweetener and some sugar-free dried cranberries. After 5 minutes of resting I thought the consistency was perfect. Very yummy start to my day! Thanks
Laura says
Very good! Added mashed banana! Thanks for the wonderful grain free hot cereal idea!!
Laura in VA
Angie Halten says
I have to say that I am not a fan of oatmeal or even worse, Cream of Wheat (Yuck!) I blame my mom for letting me eat Captain Crunch for so long. Now that I’m a mom, and realize the benefits of healthy eating, I’m trying to get good foods into picky eating son, so I bit the bullet and made this recipe (for him not me!) in hopes he’d like it. And he did!
Heather D says
I once saw “almond polenta” on Iron Chef. Have any of you tried such a thing? It sounds delish.
melissa says
I just made this and it was very good! However, the chia seeds made the consistency like a globby solid. Yours doesn’t look globby at all. Neither does Ricki’s. I wonder what the texture would be if I left them out… Did this happen to anyone else? Maybe I waited too long to eat the stuff.
Kandy says
I made this today. It is very thick and a bit “globby” but it is a combo of the chia AND the flax I think…I loved it and as a diabetic I don’t think I could find a healthier, easier breakfast for myself. Planning on making up bags of it for “instant” breakfasts. It is very filling also. I did use a coffee grinder, the walnuts turned into a bit of a paste but mixed well with the boiling water. Awesome.
Michele says
Mine also had a viscous texture. The flavor was really good. My boys ate it but could not get past the texture. I doubt I will be able to get them to eat it again, but it has given me some great ideas for experimenting!
Rebecca says
This looks so good! I want to try with perhaps sunflower seeds and/or almonds! Reposted at http://www.grainfreegroupie.blogspot.com!