Ingredients
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2 ounces (55 g) hemp hearts
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1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seedswhole or ground
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½ teaspoon chia seeds
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⅛ teaspoon Sea saltfine
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½ teaspoon cinnamonground Ceylon or regular cinnamon
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¼ cup (2 ounces/55 g) coconut creamroom temperature
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¼ cup (2 fluid ounces/60 ml) almond milkroom temperature, plus more if needed
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1 teaspoon Steviapowdered
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2 to 4 drops liquid steviato taste (optional)
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1 teaspoon coconutunsweetened shredded
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6 walnuthalves, chopped if desired
Directions
Yield: 1 serving
I love using this chewy overnight breakfast cereal as a tasty oatmeal substitute. Omega-3 fats are important on a regular diet, and they’re especially critical on a ketogenic diet to maintain an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of closer to 2:1 or 1:1. The average ratio is 10:1 or even 20:1, which contributes to chronic inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acid sources such as the chia seeds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds in this porridge are wonderfully anti-inflammatory.
Ingredients:
2 ounces (55 g) hemp hearts
1 tablespoon whole or ground raw pumpkin seeds
½ teaspoon chia seeds
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon or regular cinnamon, divided
¼ cup (2 ounces/55 g) coconut cream room temperature
¼ cup (2 fluid ounces/60 ml) almond milk, room temperature, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon powdered stevia
2 to 4 drops liquid stevia, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut
6 walnut halves, chopped if desired
Directions:
- Combine the hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream and almond milk. Pour into the seed mixture and stir to combine. Set in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
- When ready to serve, heat the porridge in a saucepan over low to medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until warmed through. Alternatively, heat it in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Mix in the remaining ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, powdered stevia, and liquid stevia (if using), adjusting the sweetness to your taste. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Top with the shredded coconut and walnuts and serve.
Tip:
Top the porridge with some berries if you are in weight-maintenance mode rather than weight-loss mode.
