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.
Lea G. says
I made this porridge, but without the flax seeds (I don’t seem to digest them very well) and used sprouted pumpkin seeds. I also used unsweetened coconut flakes instead of shredded coconut. I have to say the porridge is absolutely delicious. It is my staple breakfast on the weekends. I actually cook it in unsweetened almond milk for creaminess. I top it with sliced banana and berries. I usually make a big batch and keep it stored in the fridge or freezer. What I also like about the raw mixture is that I can sprinkle it on top of yogurt too, or roll baked confections in it. AMAZING. Thank you.
Molly says
Fantastic receipe .simply WOW…wish my 4 yr old would eat it. Tried by adding a generous amount of agave to her bowl , but no luck :( l
Karen says
Try Spunky Coconut Porridge recipe – very similar but w/ dates!!
GEORGINA says
What is the alternative if you do not own a Vitamix??
Lea G. says
I was able to use my small coffee bean grinder. Did the job quite well. Just clean well.
Fiona says
Any suggestions if you don’t have a vitamix?
Lea G. says
I used my coffee bean grinder. Worked like a charm.
Mary Bosch says
I tryed your silver dollar pancakes but your recipe called for 1 1/2 cups almond flour I used coconut instaed didn’t have almond the amount was to thick for the recipe,not sure what to do or if adding less flour would be the best even with almond flour. I live at 4000 ft elavation and sometimes go to 8000 ft so I wonder if that has anything to do with the mixture of flours? I try adding more water but not sure it will get to a pan cake mixture. What did I do wrong or can you suggest what to do.???
Kelly S. says
You can’t interchange coconut and almond flours. Coconut flour requires much more liquid (usually in the form of eggs) b/c it soaks it up.
Cherea says
I don’t have a Vitamix and can’t use hot water in my nutribullet. I also don’t have a coffee grinder. Does anyone have suggestions on how to do this using a nutribullet?
Carole says
What a delight to find your blog last night and to try this hot cereal this morning! It’s under 10 degrees here this morning…and Paleo breakfast has been the biggest challenge for me. Like others, the coffee grinder worked for flax (no chia in the house), and the food processor worked for the rest. Just based on what was I had, I substituted almonds for walnuts and added sunflower seeds instead of chia. I decided to actually cook it for a few minutes in Sooooo Delicious Coconut milk, and added a chopped apple to the mix before cooking. It thickened up just perfectly, and had a little added sweetness. I let it stand, covered, for maybe 5 minutes – then yum!
Thanks, Elana – your blog is rejuvenating my enthusiasm for cooking Paleo!
kate says
I appreciate how simple and easy this recipe is – everything from your instructions to the ingredients is very accessible. The chia seeds might prove to be a challenge to find in Japan, but to have something warming in this cold weather will be worth it!
Maddie says
I found your recipe for porridge a couple of days ago and have now had it for breakfast two days in a row. It’s so delicious and easy!
I’ve been advised to eat a gluten/dairy/soya/sugar-free and low-grain diet and I often look on your website if I need some new inspiration. Thanks for all the fab recipes!
Maddie
jessica says
i love this recipe, but one thing i do different, is i buy the chopped walnuts from the baking aisle, that are chopped up really little. i put everything else in the coffee grinder except the walnuts, and then add them at the end in my bowl before the hot water. it makes it almost like irish steel cut oats.
i like things chunky