Ultimate Keto Hot Breakfast Porridge is SUGAR-FREE, LOW-CARB, LOW-CALORIE and VEGAN.
Once you try it, you won’t miss rolled oats. This is a satisfying, warm bowl that makes a delicious alternative to traditional oatmeal.
This bowl delivers just 3g net carbs and is made from whole-food ingredients that contribute to its excellent nutritional profile and keto-friendly macros.
You can enjoy it plain or customize it with a variety of toppings and mix-ins — read on for ideas to spark your creativity.
Is Porridge Healthy?
Porridge in various forms has been a staple breakfast around the world for centuries. In many countries porridge is made from oats, and traditional oatmeal is often promoted as a healthy start to the day because it can produce a stable post-meal glucose and insulin response.
However, oats are high in carbohydrates, making them unsuitable for strict low-carb, ketogenic, and LCHF approaches. This keto porridge offers the comforting texture of hot cereal with far fewer carbs.
Amazing Whole Foods for the Ultimate Keto Hot Breakfast Porridge
This version mimics the creamy texture of porridge without the starch. The carefully chosen ingredients give flavor, texture and balanced macros.
Key ingredients:
- Almonds (ground)
- Chia seeds (ground)
- Hemp seed hearts
- Coconut flour
- Psyllium husk powder
- Hemp seed milk (or other low-carb milk)
Each ingredient was selected to provide good fat, plant protein, fiber and minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium. Psyllium and ground chia help create the thick, porridge-like texture.
Flavor and topping ideas (not all at once)
- A few berries—blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries—or a small spoon of pumpkin purée if your carb allowance allows.
- Toasted flaked or sliced almonds, macadamias, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts or a few pistachios for crunch. Toasting brings out the aroma.
- Coconut flakes for texture and a touch of tropical flavor.
- A teaspoon of ground flaxseed for extra fiber if it agrees with your digestion.
- A little sweetener if desired. A caramel-like sugar-free syrup and a pinch of stevia work well—use sparingly to keep carbs low.
Milk alternatives
- Hemp seed milk (used here) or any unsweetened almond, hazelnut or other low-carb plant milk.
- Full-fat canned coconut milk (store-bought or homemade) for a richer result.
- Water is an option if you want to reduce calories, though flavor will be milder.
Any additions will change the macros, so adjust portions accordingly and be mindful of berries and nuts if you track carbs.
I often enjoy this porridge any time of day — it makes a comforting, guilt-free dessert as well as a hearty breakfast.
Enjoy!
- 1 TBSP (10g) ground almonds
- 1 TBSP (6g) ground white chia seeds (see instructions)
- 3 TBSP (30g) hemp seed hearts
- 1 tsp fine coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp fine psyllium husk powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- a pinch of fine Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g hemp milk (or unsweetened plant milk of choice)
- (optional) sweetener of choice — use sparingly
- Grind 1 TBSP (13g) whole chia seeds to a powder in a coffee grinder or blender; measure 1 TBSP (6g) of the ground chia for the recipe and save the remainder in a sealed jar.
- Weigh and whisk together all dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat the milk to just before boiling on the hob or in the microwave.
- Add the dry mix to the hot milk and whisk immediately to prevent lumps.
- Allow the porridge to sit for a couple of minutes to thicken, then add sweetener if desired and top with toasted almonds, a few berries, coconut flakes or any preferred garnish.
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