This Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe is a creamy and hearty recipe, which is made with chia seeds and flax meal. It’s the perfect grain-free breakfast, ready in about 5 minutes.
Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings: Almond butter, chopped nuts and seeds, fresh fruit
How To Make Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium pot, stir together the almond flour, coconut flakes, flax meal, chia seeds, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, and sea salt until well mixed.
- Add liquids and boil: Pour in the almond milk and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer and thicken: Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to medium. Simmer gently until the mixture just begins to thicken, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Crucial Step: It will thicken significantly as it cools, so do not overcook it into a solid paste while it is still in the pot.
- Cool and adjust: Pour the hot “oatmeal” into your serving bowl and let it cool for a few minutes to reach the perfect consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of extra almond milk to loosen it up.
- Serve: Add your favorite toppings like almond butter, nuts, or berries and serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- The “Noatmeal” Texture: Without oats, the texture relies on the chia seeds and flax meal gelling up. It resembles a texture somewhere between porridge and cream of wheat. The coconut flakes provide the chew that mimics rolled oats.
- Pre-mixing: You can multiply the dry ingredients by 5 or 10 and store them in a jar as a “DIY Instant Oatmeal” mix. When ready to eat, just scoop out 1/2 cup of dry mix and add 1/2 cup of liquid.
- Watch the heat: Almond flour and flax burn easily. Stir constantly while it comes to a boil to prevent the bottom from scorching.
- Sweetness control: The recipe calls for 1/2 tablespoon of sweetener, which is mildly sweet. If you prefer a dessert-like breakfast, bump it up to 1 tablespoon.
- Liquid choice: While almond milk is used here, you can use canned coconut milk for an ultra-creamy, higher-fat version, or heavy cream diluted with water.
What To Serve With Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe
Customize your bowl with these low-carb toppings.
- Fresh raspberries or blackberries
- A dollop of peanut butter or almond butter
- Hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- A splash of heavy cream
How To Store Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It will turn into a solid pudding texture when cold.
- Reheat: To reheat, add 2 tablespoons of water or almond milk and microwave for 45-60 seconds, stirring halfway through to restore the creamy consistency.
- Freeze: Freezing is not recommended as the texture can become gritty upon thawing.
Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 346
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 209mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 12g (Estimated based on ingredients)
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Net Carbs: ~11g
Nutrition information is estimated per serving based on provided data.
FAQs
Is this actually oatmeal?
Technically, no. It contains no oats (which are a grain). It is a “noatmeal” or faux oatmeal designed to replicate the texture and comfort of warm porridge without the high carb count of grains.
Why is my oatmeal slimy?
Chia seeds release mucilage (gel) when wet, which creates the thick texture. If you dislike this texture, you can reduce the chia seeds to 1 teaspoon and increase the flax meal or coconut flakes.
Can I make this in the microwave?
Yes. Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. Watch carefully as it can boil over quickly.
Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe
Description
A warm, comforting, and grain-free breakfast porridge made with a nutrient-dense blend of seeds, nuts, and coconut that cooks in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix almond flour, coconut, flax, chia, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt in a pot.
- Stir in almond milk and vanilla.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour into a bowl and let cool for 2 minutes to thicken further.
- Add splash of milk if needed and toppings.
Notes
- Consistency: The mixture continues to thicken rapidly as it cools due to the fiber content. Remove it from the heat while it still looks a bit runny.
- Protein: Stir in a scoop of collagen peptides or protein powder at the end for an extra protein boost.
Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe
