Kickstart your day with this delicious and nutritious keto flaxseed porridge recipe. Made with healthy fats and protein, it's the perfect low-carb, dairy-free and high protein breakfast that will keep you going until lunch time.
With a mixture of ground flaxseed and protein powder this is a quick and easy low carb and gluten-free breakfast that you can add berries or nuts to as your choosing.
Pure easy comfort food on a cold day or whenever you are feeling under the weather. This is a thick porridge which you can simply add more almond milk if you prefer a bowl of thin porridge. We have another keto porridge recipe that is made with a variety of low carb ingredients but this is a more simple recipe.
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Carbs in flaxseed
Flaxseeds are low in carbohydrates. Approximately 2 tablespoons (14 grams) of whole flaxseeds contain around 4 grams of total carbohydrates, of which roughly 3 grams are dietary fiber. This makes flaxseeds a popular choice for those following low-carb or ketogenic diets. However, it's essential to note that the majority of the carbohydrates in flaxseeds come from fiber, which is not digested by the body and therefore does not significantly impact blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
We used a chocolate protein powder, purely as I had run out of vanilla but I recommend it!
- Protein powder - plain or flavored, check the label for the carb content.
- Ground flaxseed meal - you can grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder or purchase a bag of ground flaxseeds. I used golden for a lighter taste.
- Sweetener - we enjoy brown monk fruit sweetener for this recipe but any low carb sweetener such as allulose, stevia or Swerve can be used.
- Unsweetened Almond milk - coconut milk can be substituted but will have a higher calorie content.
- Cinnamon - optional but great for it's anti-inflammatory properties and improving blood sugar control.
- Salt - all porridge should have a touch of salt.
How to make keto flaxseed porridge
This is a very quick and simple recipe. It's perfect when you need a filling breakfast and are in a hurry too.
Add all ingredients in a pan.
Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
Serving suggestions
Add a variety of toppings to your flaxseed porridge for extra flavor and texture. Some popular options include sliced fruits like fresh berries, apples or pears, as well as nuts and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, chia seeds or pumpkin seeds. You can also sprinkle some shredded coconut flakes, cacao nibs, or keto granola for added crunch. A low carb maple syrup makes a great addition.
More low carb breakfast recipes
Take a break from bacon and eggs for breakfast and try these other low carb and gluten-free recipes:
Flaxseed Porridge
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Ingredients
- 1 oz protein powder
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown monkfruit sweetener or other low carb sweetener
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan and mix on a medium high heat.
- Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until the porridge has thickened and achieved the desired consistency. Add more almond milk if you want it thinner.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
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