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.
Lo Trenberth says
Hi Elana, thank you for all your great recipes and ideas especially for GF and Paleo cooking..I love the grain free porridge recipe you just posted and cant wait to try it! I don’t have a Vita mix. Any suggestions where is a good place to buy one in the US? Will a coffee grinder do in the mean time?
cheers and thanks again..
Lo
Elana says
Lo, I haven’t tried that :-)
Suzanne Davis says
I have made a good hot cereal out of nut meal – I’ve done almond meal and it was very satisfying. I also grew up on Cream of Wheat, and Cream of Rice as well. I have been hungry for hot cereal, and I’m thinking of it for dinner tonight. We try to do our big meal at Lunch and eat smallish in the evening. I’m thinking of making a mixed pecan and walnut meal (I’m out of raw almonds right now.)
I make the nut hot cereal much like I did Cream of Wheat. I use a mixture of hot water and half & half (full fat) to a cup or more of nut meal. I zap it in the microwave. Then I add coconut oil, little Stevia, tablespoon or 2 of almond butter, and a hint of brown sugar. I know I shouldn’t do the brown sugar, but I like the look and taste. Any low carb or sugar-free substitutes out there? OH, I forgot the cinnamon. Cinnamon is such a beneficial spice, I use it on and in tons of edible creations.
One more question: is the frig or freezer the best place to store nuts in any form? Thanks!
Elana says
Thanks Suzanne! I keep my nuts in the fridge :-)
Beverly says
Love your website and recipes. They are not only healthy, but taste great. Tried the porridge today and really enjoyed it. I’ll probably have that a few times a week even in the Summer. I am always trying to think of things to make for breakfast. Thank you so much!
Elana says
Beverly, you’re welcome!
Sheila says
Hi Elana, I am Sheila from Brasil, I work with raw food and I love so many of your reciped! Thank you for sharing, it is a real treasure and inspiration.
love
Elana says
Thanks Sheila!
beck says
OMG! thankyou so much for this recipe! ! I only had cashews and almonds for the nuts so I used a mix of the two…with a drizzle of honey on top YUM! really felt like I was eating a bowl of warm porridge thanks again x
Elana says
Beck, you’re welcome!
Theresa says
Elana,
1. Can I leave the flax seed out totally or would I need to replace with something. Flax is off my list.
2. can I leave the chia whole and add it in after everything like the seeds and raisins? I love the texture of chia but not sure if it would glob like others are talking about.
Elana says
Theresa, I haven’t tried that :-)
Jaclyn VanderVeen says
this porridge is delicious! and it was a lifesaver for me! I just took my 2 year old off all grains r/t eczema – and she’s used to eating oatmeal every morning. I tried this recipe – but only used coconut, sunflower seeds and flaxseeds (b/c of other allergies and sensitivities). I adjusted the amounts accordingly and it was a hit! with both my 2 and 4 y.o. girls. thank you!!
Elana says
Jaclyn, I’m so happy to hear this cereal is a lifesaver for you!
Dianna says
I loved this!!! I made it this morning using unsweetened almond milk instead of the water. Didn’t have pumpkin seeds in the pantry, so I used unsalted sunflower seeds instead; and I also didn’t have walnuts but I had almonds! They worked great! I enjoyed this with 2 teaspoons of Truvia. It was fabulous and made me smile. This is much better than the other grain free cereals I’ve made that feature a blend of ground flax, chia, coconut and nuts…..a bit less viscous. The dash of salt really helps. I could eat it every day!!
Thanks!
Elana says
Diana, I’m so happy to hear this is much better than the other grain-free cereals you’ve tried!
Lili says
Just made this and added a dollop of pumpkin puree and some maple syrup on top- the best fall breakfast ever!
Elana says
Lili, I’m so happy to hear this is the best fall breakfast ever!
Larisa says
Thank you so much! very tasty
Elana says
Larisa, you’re welcome!