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.
vickie says
great breakfast recipe, will try it in a coiple of days cause need to find some ingredients! thanks:))
Elana says
Vickie, you’re welcome!
M price says
Wonderful recipe! Hard to find a grain free breaks fast but this is fantastic. Thanks.
Elana says
M, I’m so happy to hear this was fantastic!
Rosemary says
I made some ingredient and process substitutions, too, and posted my version on my blog (credit to you, of course). This has become my family’s morning go-to breakfast (and snack!).
Elana says
Rosemary, I’m so glad this is now your family’s go-to breakfast!
Katie says
This is delicious and creamy! I’ve tried a different version of this, that didn’t use the vitamix, and this is way better. Also added 1/4c sprouted dehydrated buckwheat, vanilla, and a hunk of frozen banana. Thank you!
karen says
I make this porridge a lot, i have added some things, taken some things away but its always delicious and works great for my husband who pouted for years that he can’t have cereal:)
kathy scott says
Hi
Love your blog! Incredible recipes. I don’t have a vitamix. Could i still make this and any suggestions on using just a blender?
Thanks
Kathy (Ontario)
KJ says
I used a food processor and it turned out great!
Edwina says
What a blessing this is. Thank you. I am struggling for grain free breakfast ideas and I think this will do the trick.
Kayla says
I love this! I blogged about how great it is and eat it almost every morning since I read this!! It completed helped my oatmeal cravings!
Lauren says
Made this recipe this morning and oh boy I think its my new favorite!!! I have recently gone paleo (previously was only gluten and dairy free due to interolences)and was feeling a little limited on what I could eat for breakfast (was getting bored of eggs and smoothies). Well this sure solved that! PLUS it kept me full for 5hrs and I am still going strong. No carb or sugar crash here! Tons of energy and mental alertness. Thanks for posting this! I will be trying all of your other paleo recipes as I embark on this new lifestyle.
Jen Fong says
This is absolutely wonderful. I’ve made it several times already. I do add a bit of maple syrup to sweeten, top with blueberries, and today I used coconut milk instead of boiling water. I also swapped out the walnuts for almonds and added a banana to the vitamix for variety today. Delicious! I keep the base seeds, etc. measured out in individual containers in my pantry, and then add the nuts when I make in the morning. Thanks for a great recipe!