Description
Low-Carb Hot Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly breakfast alternative made with seeds, nuts, and low-carb flours. Creamy, filling, and nutrient-dense, it mimics the comforting texture of oatmeal without the carbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp coconut flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other low-carb milk)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1–2 tsp sweetener of choice (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: nuts, seeds, berries, butter, or low-carb syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine almond flour, flaxseed, chia seeds, coconut, hemp seeds, coconut flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in almond milk and sweetener.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1–2 minutes so the chia seeds expand.
- Transfer to a bowl and add your favorite low-carb toppings.
Notes
- Adjust milk to reach your preferred consistency.
- Microwave version: Mix ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- For more protein, stir in protein powder or collagen peptides.
- To make nut-free, replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Low-Carb / Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
