Keto coconut porridge

Keto coconut porridge

Is it a hot cereal kind of morning? For satisfying, warm-in-the-belly comfort food, check out this keto delight. Pure happiness in a bowl, in just 10 minutes!
June 13 2015 recipe by Fanny Lindkvist, photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Breakfast

Keto coconut porridge

Is it a hot cereal kind of morning? For satisfying, warm-in-the-belly comfort food, check out this keto delight. Pure happiness in a bowl, in just 10 minutes!
USMetric
1 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 1 egg, beateneggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ground psyllium husk powder
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 oz. 28 g butter or coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp 4 tbsp coconut cream
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Instructions

Instructions are for 1 serving. Please modify as needed.

  1. In a small bowl, combine the egg, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder and salt.
  2. Over low heat, melt the butter and coconut cream. Slowly whisk in the egg mixture, combining until you achieve a creamy, thick texture.
  3. Serve with coconut milk or cream. Top your porridge with a few fresh or frozen berries and enjoy!

Tip from our Dietitian

If enjoying this porridge for breakfast we recommend increasing the protein for a more filling and nutritious meal.

If you tolerate dairy you could add 2 tbsp whey protein isolate per serving.

If you don't eat dairy products, have a couple of eggs on the side.

Recipe Tip

If you find yourself with leftover coconut milk, put some into your next smoothie. It will thicken it up a bit and make it richer and more filling.

This is a breakfast idea from Fanny Lindkvist, who runs a popular Swedish blog and the Instagram account LessCarbs.

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198 comments

  1. 1
    Caron P
    June 14 2015
    So how much oats does one add to this recipe and is the egg beaten first?
    Replies: #3, #60
  2. 2
    Mel
    June 14 2015
    I'll be trying this out tomorrow - thanks :)
  3. 3
    Reply to comment #1 by Caron P
    Scooze
    June 14 2015
    Yes, beat the egg. The recipe does not call for oats or any other grains. The coconut flour will thicken it.
  4. 4
    Scooze
    June 14 2015
    Just tried it - excellent! It tasted shockingly like what we call in the US cream of wheat. Very filling, too.
  5. 5
    Marina
    June 14 2015
    Wow, really tasty. The coconut cream made it taste so sweet that I put in coconut oil, too -- just to make sure the porridge wouldn't set off any sweet cravings :)
  6. 6
    Eric
    June 17 2015
    how about some shredded unsweetened
    Coconut?

    Coconut oil lowers my blood sugar (good)

    I scramble eggs in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 to 2 tablespoons
    Coconut oil

    I either cook with coconut oil or have a butter coconut mix with coffee and night

    I keep ketone salts on hand for lunch time drinks or if I want/need to lower blood sugar and increase ketones. I aim for 60 to 80 mg/dl (4-4.4 MM). Blood sugar
    And 3 MM ketones
    Eric

  7. 7
    Brett
    December 23 2015
    This doesn't seem like nearly enough to serve 4. It was pretty good, any suggestions to cover up the eggey flavor a little more?
    Replies: #9, #14
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    Lisa
    January 4 2016
    I didn't find it tasted eggy....but is it really 4 servings? 2 max I'd say.
    I added some water to mine as it thickened up pretty fast, and I like my cream of wheat creamy.
  9. 9
    Reply to comment #7 by Brett
    Michelle
    January 7 2016
    Brett, I'd check the source of my eggs. Are they from hens you know? Backyard chickens, allowed to run free or in "tractors" produce a truly superior product with 0 guilt. Do you really want to be responsible for a beautiful bird having her beak cut off, and being forced to live in a 1x1 foot cage? I refuse to even eat store-bought eggs anymore, (especially the ones from that company who was denied organic status at first, but the received it, even though the hens were cooped up in a concrete warehouse and denied access to fresh air outside). So if you have a back yard, look to getting a couple girls of your own. They are easier to care for than cats, and give you delicious eggs instead of hairballs! (I love my cats, don't get me wrong, but the lazy buggers won't even keep mice away!)
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    Liz
    January 7 2016
    Does this really serve 4? I would have thought 1.
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    DG
    January 10 2016
    What is the substitute for coconut flour as it is not easily available?
  12. 12
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    January 10 2016
    Hi!

    Try with almond meal/flour. I think it could work!

  13. 13
    Diane
    January 19 2016
    What are these seed husks is it necessary to have it in with being just a pinch. I can not find these in the UK :(
    Replies: #32, #43, #48
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    Reply to comment #7 by Brett
    RM
    January 25 2016
    Hi Brett, I found it eggy too which is a putoff for me because I hate eggs for breakfast so I was hoping this recipe would help me out but it hasn't. I tried adding one teaspoon of vanilla essence and one dessert spoon of dessicated coconut, a sprinkle of almond meal and some cream...it almost disguised the egg flavour.
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    Catherine
    January 25 2016
    Hi, I have just eaten this porridge. Wow, wow, wow. It's great. But 4 people no way
  16. 16
    Julia
    January 27 2016
    I thought this was great, but I don't see how that is a serving of 4, I ate the whole bowl.
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    Petra
    February 5 2016
    I think it is for 1 serving. I had it with cinnamon powder
    and coconut flakes on top. So good!
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    Michelle
    March 5 2016
    Does the egg get fully cooked in 10 min?
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    Jones
    March 18 2016
    I'm with Diane - I see these "psyllium husks" in several recipes but I definitely can't find them locally. Is it for taste? Texture? How essential are they?
    Replies: #21, #26
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    Colleen Hamm
    March 19 2016
    I heard that flax meal or flax seed could be a sub for Psyllium husks, not sure if thats right. Has anyone tried it?
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    Reply to comment #19 by Jones
    Tabitha
    March 19 2016
    Jones - are you in the UK? I've found it in health food shops (often sold by weight from big jars) and it's available to order from various sites too (lots of options on Amazon). Holland and Barrett sell it in tubs as a digestive aid but at an incredibly inflated price! It acts as a thickener and is a carb-free source of fibre.
    Replies: #22, #44
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    Reply to comment #21 by Tabitha
    Jones
    March 25 2016
    Thanks for the explanation, Tabitha! I'm in Canada (and even worse, a small town).

    I tried this and it was delicious. I added shredded unsweetened coconut which I'm sure ups the carb count, but I found the recipe alone makes such a tiny portion!

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    Renie
    March 29 2016
    Psyllium and flax do the same but the psyllium has no taste so is preferred. Both high source of fibre??
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    Mary H
    March 29 2016
    I would guess this has to be 1 serving...2 tops. I entered the recipe into myfitnesspal and the entire recipe has 433 cal, 42g fat, 8 g protein, 6g carb, 3g fiber.
    Reply: #41
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    Emily
    April 2 2016
    For those that can't find psyllium husks - this is the same ingredient in metamucil found in the pharmacy. Just be sure to purchase the unflavored option.

    A secondary option is purchasing on Amazon.com.

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    Reply to comment #19 by Jones
    Jood
    April 24 2016
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=organic+psyllium+hu...

    Buy the husks on Amazon

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    Cindy
    April 26 2016
    What is coconut cream?
    Reply: #28
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    Reply to comment #27 by Cindy
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    April 26 2016
    Look here :)
    http://www.amazon.com/Native-Forest-Organic-Premium-Unsweetened/dp/B0...

    What is coconut cream?

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    Hayley
    April 30 2016
    Serves only 1. Tried to double check the original recipe but it's not in English and I couldn't find it. Oh well... Pretty confident it was just one serve.
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    Suze
    May 17 2016
    This recipe has to serve four for it to meet the low carb standards. The total of this whole recipes is: Calories 470 , Fat 36.5 , Carbs 27.3, Protein 11.9.
    So four serves is 6.8g Carbs. I really don't understand why it is listed as Low Strict Carb breakfast. Has the Diet Doctor people really looked at this before posting.

    Mary H, I am not sure why our FitnessPal results are so different. The whole recipe will say 1 serving but then you have to enter actually how many servings it is designed for. Confused.

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    Jackie
    May 29 2016
    Hi, just like to know, has anybody made this coconut porridge the night before?
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    Reply to comment #13 by Diane
    Isobel
    June 30 2016
    You'll find psyllium husk in health food shops in the UK. Comes in a big jar.
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    Julilly
    July 4 2016
    After cooking, is this any good to freeze for later?
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    Munchkin
    August 3 2016
    Psyllium husks at a health food shop like Holland and Barrett (uk) can set you back almost £10! You can buy whole or milled p. Husks at most indian/pakistani supermarkets- also known as isophgol powder. I bought some yesterday for under £5! I'm also bored of eating chia pudding every morning- meat/eggs don't do it for me so early! Any other alternatives on strict low carb please guys? I've just started out, ideas appreciated since I'm also suffering constipation TMI
  35. 35
    Natty
    August 24 2016
    ok someone needs to double check if this is really 4 servings..... I made it, it was amazing (like cream of wheat) type of texture and was enough for just ONE person. Come on!!! You can't feed 3 other ppl with this and I want accurate carbs etc.... please! Diet Doctor needs to triple check these recipes as they could harm ppl.
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    Jackie
    September 3 2016
    Like others have said, this is one serving, not 4. As a result the amount of carbs is closer to 7 or 8g per serving. I think the stats on this are misleading. However, it tastes OK, better than the other "porridge" on here, and at 7/8g carbs its still quite low (but maybe not for those keeping carbs under 20g).
    Reply: #38
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    Elle
    September 3 2016
    I entered the exact recipe info into the Calorie Count Recipe Calculator, and this is the nutrition info that it calculated for 1 serving. So the Net Carbs should be 2.4
    I hope this is correct, because it sounds delicious!!

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 132 g
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 404
    Calories from Fat 375
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 41.7g 64%
    Saturated Fat 28.6g 143%
    Cholesterol 225mg 75%
    Sodium 234mg 10%
    Potassium 224mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.7g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
    Sugars 2.4g
    Protein 7.2g

  38. 38
    Reply to comment #36 by Jackie
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    September 5 2016

    Like others have said, this is one serving, not 4. As a result the amount of carbs is closer to 7 or 8g per serving. I think the stats on this are misleading. However, it tastes OK, better than the other "porridge" on here, and at 7/8g carbs its still quite low (but maybe not for those keeping carbs under 20g).

    Hi Jackie!

    You are absolutely right. This is ONE serving and we apologize for the mistake in serving size. It's been corrected now. We also did a new calculation regarding the nutrients so they are accurate.
    Thanks to everyone who has posted and made us aware of this!

  39. 39
    Shannon
    September 6 2016
    Physillium husks can be brought from vitamin shoppe
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    Lady H
    October 4 2016
    I make coconut porridge each morning this way:

    2tbs ground almonds
    2tbs coconut oil
    2tbs double cream

    Heat gently until thickened.
    Serve with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.

    This has kept me pain-free from osteo-arthritis and polymyalgia (I am in a wheelchair) for the last 16 months, and yesterday I rode a bike for the first time in over 20 years!

    Reply: #42
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    Reply to comment #24 by Mary H
    Suzanne
    October 6 2016
    So that's just 3 net carbs.
  42. 42
    Reply to comment #40 by Lady H
    Rehannah
    October 14 2016
    Mary, I am going to try your recipe.. there is no egg in it? I am really tired of eggs.

    I make coconut porridge each morning this way:
    2tbs ground almonds
    2tbs coconut oil
    2tbs double cream
    Heat gently until thickened.
    Serve with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
    This has kept me pain-free from osteo-arthritis and polymyalgia (I am in a wheelchair) for the last 16 months, and yesterday I rode a bike for the first time in over 20 years!

  43. 43
    Reply to comment #13 by Diane
    Louise
    October 21 2016
    Pysillium Seed Powder available in Holland & Barrett Stores.. around £6.50 but a bag lasts a while.

    What are these seed husks is it necessary to have it in with being just a pinch. I can not find these in the UK :(

  44. 44
    Reply to comment #21 by Tabitha
    Max
    October 22 2016
    I found it on Ebay, I bought a 1K bag for £12.99 which will last for ages
  45. 45
    Louise
    October 23 2016
    I made this, and found it incredibly eggy tasting.. I was a bit disappointed to be honest. I think I will try this with more coconut flour and no egg, plus a few slithered almonds, coconut flakes and cinnamon...
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    Anna
    October 28 2016
    I love this porridge. Made it for the fourth time this morning! I love anything creamy and do a lot of chia seed pudding/low carb granola/coconut flour pancakes with yoghurt and berries type breakfasts as I can't face eggs more than once or twice a week, but this has an egg without tasting too eggy! The first time I made it, it did come out a bit like sweet scrambled egg, but I've found if you cook it on a really low heat and keep stirring it, you avoid that. Like making custard.

    I also don't have psyllium husks - I just add a sprinkle of ground flax and/or chia seeds, but I'm not sure it really needs it anyway.

    Thank you so much for the recipe - it's definitely going to become one of my staples!

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    Hilary
    November 1 2016
    just made this and it was really nice with the berries and a drizzle of cream on top. will be making it again. i get my psyllium husk powder from eBay or amazon. same with any other ingredients i can't find in the shops locally.
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    Reply to comment #13 by Diane
    Rebecca Gosling
    November 25 2016
    Holland and Barrett do it. It's called regucol. It's on the penny sale at the moment too ?
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    Terri
    December 23 2016
    Good morning, i just made the porridge and it is outstanding. I have been on Keto diet for about a week and am doing well on it. I love to cook and have been having fun making new tasty dishes. For the porridge I found Psyllium Whole Husk, in grainy form. It is labeled as a colon cleanser and I found it at my local Kroegers. Is this the same as the recipe ingredient. I am thinking it is not as fine as powder, but all the same. Thank you for all the info.
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    barkat sario
    January 5 2017
    nice recipe,,,,i however modify it by adding flaxseed which make it real porridge ....
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