Low carb oatmeal is my take on what Australians call porridge. Porridge is usually made from oats and water or milk. Since switching to the ketogenic diet, porridge has been out of the low carb breakfast cereals. This new low carb oatmeal recipe will make your mornings easy again!
Ketogenic Porridge (Keto Oatmeal) is a super quick breakfast that tastes delicious.
I used to eat porridge all the time before I went ketogenic. It was the most cost efficient meal I could make whilst at University with little money to spare.
My grandparents owned a farm in central Queensland called Charlton in Clermont. My brothers, sister and I would go there as kids, not only to see our grandparents, but to also ride motorbikes and round up cattle.
I always remember my grandma’s porridge. For breakfast, instead of breakfast cereals, she would make us all this wonderfully warm bowl of porridge that was slightly salty, and mostly milky and delicious. She would make the best porridge.
We would come home about 3 kgs heavier after spending a week on the farm. As a kid, I wouldn’t care and would easily work it off, but I always remember my Dad and Step Mum complaining about how much weight they had put on… carbs, They will get you in the end!
How to make low carb oatmeal taste great?
Sweet coconut cereal mixed in with earthy almond textures that highlight the juicy outer layer of the swollen chia seeds make this low carb oatmeal simply delicious
Porridge is usually a dish made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped starchy plants – typically oats – in water or milk. It is often cooked or served with flavourings such as sugar, honey, etc. to make a sweet dish, or mixed with spices, vegetables, etc.
Oats are the main component of oatmeal, so it makes oatmeal hard to make as a Keto recipe blogger. Low carb breakfast cereals are recipes that must contain a lot of fibre, so that the net carb content of the meal is very low.
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Fibre is very important on a ketogenic diet. Due to the high fat, low carb nature of the lifestyle, you have to actively make it a priority to ensure fibre is included for your digestion health.
Some people might call it low carb granola, or even no-carb cereal, but this recipe is mostly dedicated to giving you the best low carb oatmeal your hard-earned money can make!
Low Carb Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup flaked coconut or more shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup flaked almonds
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 5-10 drops Stevia extract
Instructions
- Optional bonus points - In a frying pan brown the Flaked Coconut and Flaked Almonds or about 2 mins.
- Add all ingredients to a pot on the stove on medium
- Cook for 7-10mins on medium-high stirring every 30 seconds
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Sara says
Just made this and it was delicious. If i wanted to make it like it overnight oats is that an option? Or does it need to be cooked to get the right taste?
Faith (Healthy Sweet Eats) says
Yum, this is one of my favorite keto comfort foods. I love your idea of toasting the coconut and almonds, I bet it takes the flavor to the next level! High five for bonus points on that! 😉
Di Bird says
Hi, I am wheelchair bound & have piled on the weight especially around the middle. Would the KETO diet be suitable for me?
FatForWeightLoss says
Hey Diane,
Yes, this would be great! Sedentary works really well for keto. I hope that helps 🙂
Kim says
Made this for breakfast this morning and it was amazing!! I’m normally quite sceptical about keto ‘oats’ as I dont like the textures but this was bang on! Definitely my go to breakfast and great for on the run!!
FatForWeightLoss says
Thanks Kim 🙂
Becky says
What is the nutrition breakdown for this recipe? Thanks!
Becky says
Nevermind I just found it!
Kenzie says
I love oats and have been trialling subs since I went ketogenic. This is the best and easiest I have found so far. I mixed in some nutty granola, a few thin apple slices and some raspberries. Definitely making this again as winter rolls in.
FatForWeightLoss says
Thank you Kenzie 🙂
Linda Hotz says
Morning, Since starting a K diet last Sept.My BP has dropped from the 170’s to 120s. (Main reason for diet). On the side, I have lost 55 lbs.
My problem is keeping BP low, but I don’t need to loose any more weight. Any ideas? Or where to look for more info.
Thank you
Linda
FatForWeightLoss says
Hi Linda,
Thats quite a unique situation to be in. Ás you know, 70% of the ketogenic diet is made up of fat. If i was in your situation and didn’t need to lose any more weight, I would simply increase the healthy fat intake
Melissa says
Hello! What brand of chia seeds do you use? I have the Walmart Great Value brand that Suad “organic” black chia seeds and the seeds some have 16g of total carbs! Am I reading it wrong? I heard you need to subtract fiber, which is 14g, but I’m all confused on what to do or how to calculate. I appreciate your help!
FatForWeightLoss says
Hey Melissa,
Okay, so yes! fibre is subtracted to get “net” carbs, because fiber doesn’t have an effect on your blood sugar levels. I hope that helps!
Melissa says
Awesome! Yes it does help! I was very worried that the chia seeds I have had 16g carbs!! Lol!
What brand of chia seeds do you use?
Jaina says
This is my first time looking at your website, and I really appreciate your time and commitment to helping all of us understand keto. In the case of higher protein and fiber grains, would one add the protein and fiber together, then subtract the number from the total carbs? Thanks for you time!
Heather says
What are those round things that are sitting around jar and also in the jar? I can’t figure out what that is.
FatForWeightLoss says
Blueberries 🙂
stacey says
Slivered almonds
Sherry says
Love this… but when I enter ingredients to my fitness pal, my net carb count comes out at almost 7…not 1??! Help!
FatForWeightLoss says
Some calculators are different, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. I use myfitnesspal as well, and ingredients can change from place to place.