Learn how to make creamy low carb keto porridge. This super healthy breakfast is so easy to make and perfect for cool Winter mornings. More than 6 different add-in variations mean you change it up every day of the week. Only 4 basic ingredients!
ULTIMATE COMFORT BREAKFAST
When the weather cools down, there’s nothing better than a nice warm bowl of porridge. There’s something so comforting about warm creamy porridge, and when you know it’s benefiting your body, it makes it taste even better!
Porridge was one of the things I missed when I first started the keto lifestyle. At first, I had bacon and eggs every day. It was easy, but after a while I got over it. So I switched to bulletproof coffees. Every day was coffee… but I got over it. Lol! So if you are tired of egg-based breakfasts or fasting, why not treat yourself to a warm bowl of creamy keto porridge. And with over 6 flavour variations, you can change it up every day!
CAN YOU HAVE REGULAR PORRIDGE ON KETO?
The oats used in regular porridge are a grain. Along with other grains such as rice and wheat, they are high in carbs. One bowl of regular porridge contains more than 23 g of carbs. And if you are following a ketogenic diet, that amount of carbs will surely kick you out of ketosis.
WHAT’S IN KETO PORRIDGE?
There are many different ways to make keto porridge. Some people use coconut flour, almond flour, sesame flour..lots of different combinations. For this recipe, you only need four main ingredients. Then you can add in optional keto toppers to change it up and add variation.
The four main ingredients in basic keto porridge are:
Hulled Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are considered by many people to be a superfood. They have an amazing nutritional profile and numerous health benefits – so many, that I am continuously looking for new ways I can include them in my recipes! Check out my Ultimate Superglow Latte which also uses hulled hemp seeds.
Benefits of Hemp Seeds include:
- Rich in essential fatty acids (omega-6, and omega-3)
- Great source of protein making them ideal for vegans and vegetarians. The seeds contain all the essential amino acids. This makes them a complete protein.
- Excellent source of vitamin E and minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, calcium, iron and zinc
- They are a source of arginine and gamma-linolenic acid, which have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease
- May reduce symptoms associated with PMS and menopause, thanks to its high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Chia Seeds
You can use them whole or even grind them using a spice grinder to give the porridge a finer texture. I used a mixture of black and white chia seeds.
Flax Meal
Flax meal is simply ground flax seeds. These nutritious seeds are super high in fibre and great for digestion. Some people on a ketogenic diet find it difficult to get their daily fibre intake, so adding flax seeds is a huge bonus.
Almond Milk
I use almond milk in my keto porridge, but you can use any plant-based milk or even heavy whipping cream if not going dairy free. Coconut milk is creamy and delicious but increases the calories and carb count.
CAN I MAKE KETO PORRIDGE AHEAD?
I love to make up a big batch of this porridge and store it in the cupboard for everyday use. The dry ingredients can be combined, then all you need to do is add the almond milk when you cook it each time. All you’ll need is ½ cup of dry keto porridge mix combined with ¾ cup of almond milk. Heat in a saucepan or microwave and enjoy!
If you like to make your meals ahead for the week, you can make the basic mix with the almond milk and leave in the fridge (also known as overnight Noatmeal/porridge). Then reheat it in the microwave or stove top by adding some extra almond milk or water. Or why not leave it cold and enjoy it as a chia/hemp seed pudding!
KETO PORRIDGE ADD-INS AND TOPPINGS
There are so many different add-ins or toppings you can do to go into your keto porridge just like you do with regular porridge. Here are a few of my favourites:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Make 1 serving of basic keto porridge and add in keto sweetener and a little salt.
- Melt some sugar free dark chocolate in the microwave or 90% Lindt. Or make your own using my recipe. Drizzle on top of your keto porridge and then spoon on some peanut butter or almond butter – I like Mayver’s Smunchy Protein Plus Hemp Seed Peanut Butter for extra protein.
- Add some chopped salted peanuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Creamy Maple and Cinnamon
- Make 1 serving of basic keto porridge and add in 1 tsp. golden Monk Fruit sweetener and a little salt. Stir in 1 tbsp. coconut cream or heavy whipping cream (if not dairy free).
- Drizzle with sugar free maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Creamy Banana and Salted Caramel
- Make 1 serving of basic keto porridge. Stir in a few drops of natural banana extract and 1 tbsp coconut cream or heavy whipping cream.
- Top with sugar free Salted Caramel Syrup (I like Natvia) and 1 tbsp of toasted coconut flakes or almonds.
Raspberry Coconut Cream
- Make 1 serving of basic keto porridge and add in keto sweetener and a little salt. Stir in 1 tbsp coconut cream or heavy whipping cream (if not dairy free).
- Top with fresh raspberries and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Fruit and Nut
- Make 1 serving of basic keto porridge and add in keto sweetener and a little salt.
- Top with dried cranberries, walnuts, pecans, slithered almonds and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with sugar free maple syrup (I like Lakanto).
HOW TO MAKE EASY KETO PORRIDGE
There are two main ways to make keto porridge – in the microwave (quickest), and on the stove top (creamiest).
STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the dry ingredients to a small saucepan and stir until combined (including keto sweetener and salt if using).
- Add almond milk and stir well. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir the ingredients together for about 6 minutes.
- Pour the warm keto porridge into a bowl and top with your favourite keto porridge add-ins.
MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients to a microwave safe bowl and mix well.
- Place in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir. Heat again for another minute.
- Pour into a bowl and top with your favourite keto porridge add-ins.
Easy Keto Porridge – Low Carb Noatmeal
Ingredients
Basic Keto Porridge
- ¼ cup hemp seeds (hulled)
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. flax meal (ground flax seeds)
- ¾ cup almond milk (or other plant based milk)
Optional Keto Porridge Add-Ins (For All Variations)
- 1 tbsp. keto sweetener (see recipe notes)
- 1 tbsp. collagen (flavoured or non flavoured)
- 1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
Stove Top Instructions
- Add all the dry ingredients to a small saucepan and stir until combined (including keto sweetener and salt if using).
- Add almond milk and stir well. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir the ingredients together for about 6 minutes.
- Pour the warm keto porridge into a bowl and top with your favourite keto porridge add-ins.
Microwave Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a microwave safe bowl and mix well.
- Place in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir. Heat again for another minute.
- Pour into a bowl and top with your favourite keto porridge add-ins.
Notes
- Add more almond milk or plant based milk if you like it a thinner consistency.
- Keto Sweeteners can include Erythritol, Xylitol (be careful if you have a pup around), Monk fruit powder, Stevia, Allulose
- Nutrition is calculated for Basic Keto Porridge Mix only, not optional add-ins.
- This can be made ahead and reheated on the stove top or microwave. Add more almond milk to the mix before heating.
- Refrigerate your keto porridge and turn it into a cold summer breakfast pudding!
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