When I was growing up, hot cereal could mean either oatmeal or cream of wheat. Both were eaten often, topped with brown sugar and milk. Since eliminating grains from my kitchen, I wanted to come up with a nutritious breakfast recipe that had the look and feel of hot cereal, without the grains and refined sugar. This combination of nuts and seeds is filled with fiber and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Oh, and it’s tasty too.
Note: The flax meal and milled chia seeds work to hold this cereal together. Both take a few minutes to get their bind on, so let your cereal sit for a few minutes and it will thicken up.
2 cups water
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup raw walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup flax meal
1 tablespoon milled chia seeds
2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 apple, chopped
1 tablespoon black raisins
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
pinch of ground cinnamon
pinch of coconut palm sugar
1 sprinkle sea salt
Bring the water to a boil.
Combine the pepitas, walnuts, coconut, flax, chia, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt in a high- speed blender or food processor. Blend until a fine powder forms. Slowly pour in the boiling water. Continue to blend until smooth. Pour into individual serving bowls.
Sprinkle your favorite toppings on top of the warm hot cereal. If you’re feeling a little crazy, douse your hot cereal with chilled coconut milk and a sprinkle of coconut palm sugar—that’s what I do. Enjoy!
Calories: 216
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Sodium: 122mg
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 10g
Sugar: 2g