Easy Low Carb Keto Oatmeal Recipe – 5 Ingredients

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When you get tired of keto smoothies and keto pancakes and plain old boiled eggs, give another surprising low carb breakfast a try – Keto Oatmeal! Also known as “noatmeal”, this low carb oatmeal recipe literally takes a few minutes from start to finish. With just 5 ingredients. Seriously.

You can even customize it to make your favorite flavor variations of this keto oatmeal recipe!

But first, can you have oatmeal on a low carb diet? And what is keto oatmeal, anyway?

Is Oatmeal Keto and Low Carb?

Unfortunately, as a grain, oats are not low carb or keto friendly. They are actually pretty starchy.

For people that want to be gluten-free, you can find oats that are certified gluten-free, but otherwise many are cross-contaminated with gluten as well. And even though oatmeal is often touted as a “heart healthy” food, the reality is there are lots of foods that are more nutrient-dense.

This is why I created this instant keto oatmeal recipe! It packs in a ton of nutrients, it’s low carb and still totally delicious.

What Is Keto Oatmeal? (Or Noatmeal!)

So, what is keto oatmeal? It’s a blend of natural seeds, coconut milk, and my favorite Collagen Peptides from Vital Proteins!

The collagen adds a nice protein boost and gives you all the benefits of collagen in a delicious, comforting low carb breakfast. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, so I like to add it into all kinds of things from keto coffee to cookie dough bites to protein cookies.

You can actually get a thick, creamy texture by cooking hemp seeds, flax seed meal, chia seeds, and collagen in some coconut milk. It may sound a little strange, but this combination really is very similar to regular oatmeal. The main difference is that the texture of low carb oatmeal is a little finer compared to the size of oats.

The Fastest Way To Make Low Carb Oatmeal

You can heat your keto oatmeal in the microwave or on the stove. Either way, all it takes is stirring together the ingredients and heating for just a couple of minutes to thicken.

This low carb oatmeal recipe is for one person, but you can easily scale it for any number of servings you like. Simply adjust the number on the recipe card below.

The catch? It will take longer to cook more servings.

If you want to make lots of servings of keto oatmeal quickly, the best way is to use a large saucepan. More surface area means it will cook as fast as possible.

How To Make Keto Oatmeal Variations

The best part about low carb oatmeal is the variations you can make with it! Here are some of the best ones:

• Maple pecan
• Strawberries and cream
• Cinnamon roll
• Chocolate peanut butter

If you have your own favorite way to make oatmeal, you can totally do it with noatmeal, too.

Simply add your favorite mix-ins after cooking keto oatmeal. Some can also be added before heating.

How To Make Low Carb Oatmeal Ahead

You can make keto oatmeal and store it in the fridge, but it does thicken over time just like regular oatmeal would. You can thin it out with more milk or cream and reheat.

However, a better option is to just premix your seeds and collagen ahead of time. Then you can add coconut milk and heat right before eating. It only takes a couple of minutes!

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Easy Low Carb Keto Oatmeal Recipe - 5 Ingredients

Learn how to make keto oatmeal 4 ways - maple pecan, strawberries & cream, chocolate peanut butter, or cinnamon roll - all based on an easy low carb oatmeal recipe with 5 ingredients!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten-free, keto, keto oatmeal, low carb, low carb oatmeal, paleo

Calories 592 kcal

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings 1 serving

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Basic Keto Oatmeal

• 1/4 cup Hemp seeds (hulled hemp seeds)
• 1 tbsp Golden flax seed meal
• 1 tbsp Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
• 1/2 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk (from a can; 1/2 liquid and 1/2 thick cream; or just heavy cream if not dairy-free)

Optional Add-Ins (Recommended for all variations)

• 1 tbsp Besti Erythritol (to taste)
• 1 pinch Sea salt (to taste)

Maple Pecan Add-Ins

• 1/2 tsp Maple extract
• 2 tbsp Pecans (chopped)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Add-Ins

• 1 tbsp Peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Coconut milk (or almond milk)
• 1 tbsp Sugar-free dark chocolate chips

Strawberries & Cream Add-Ins

• 2 tbsp Strawberries (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Coconut cream (or just the cream part from canned coconut milk, or heavy cream if not dairy-free)

Cinnamon Roll Add-Ins

• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract (divided into 1/2 tsp and 1/4 tsp)
• 1 tbsp Besti Powdered Erythritol
• 1/2 tbsp Coconut cream (or just the cream part from canned coconut milk, or heavy cream if not dairy-free)

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Instructions

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Basic Keto Oatmeal

1. Stir all ingredients, except cream or milk, together in a small saucepan. (This includes the optional sweetener and salt if using.)

2. Add cream/milk and whisk until smooth.

3. Stovetop instructions:

   Simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
   

   Microwave instructions:

   Instead of a saucepan, use a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.

   Serve immediately, or follow options below for add-ins.
   

Maple Pecan Keto Oatmeal

1. Stir in the maple extract and chopped pecans.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Oatmeal

1. Stir in peanut butter and extra milk, then simmer for another minute.
   

2. Stir in chocolate chips.

Strawberries & Cream Keto Oatmeal

1. Stir in strawberries, coconut cream, and vanilla extract.

Cinnamon Roll Keto Oatmeal

1. Stir in cinnamon and 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract.
   

2. In a very small bowl, whisk together powdered sweetener, coconut cream, and 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) vanilla extract. Drizzle over oatmeal in a swirl pattern.
   

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Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 592

Fat 47g

Protein 31g

Total Carbs 9g

Net Carbs 4g

Fiber 5g

Sugar 1g

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