Paleo Cinnamon ‘Oatmeal’- High Protein + Low Carb

Sep 8

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Paleo Cinnamon ‘Oatmeal’

Paleo, Low Carb, Grain/Gluten/Dairy-Free + 18 Grams of Protein

Super easy, creamy and warming ‘oatmeal’ bowl will keep you full and satisfied until lunch! Full of fibre, protein, healthy fats and low in carbs, this bowl makes perfect breakfast for those cold winter mornings when you want to keep your blood sugar in check. Double or triple the recipe to prep your breakfasts for the week.

This oatmeal has 18 grams of protein (the same as ~3 eggs), 20 mg of iron and 28 grams of fibre - that’s almost half your fibre intake for the day right in one bowl! Top with coconut butter or almond butter (for some extra healthy fats and protein), berries, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, or chopped dates. Tip:I also portion out individual servings of the dry ingredients so all I have to do is add almond milk and cook over the stove before heading out the door!

Ingredients

1 serving

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp ground flax seeds

1 tbsp hemp hearts

1 tbsp coconut flour or almond flour (aka ground almonds)

1 cup almond or coconut milk

Cinnamon

Optional: ½ banana or chopped apple, and/or steamed and mashed cauliflower

Protein Option: 1 scoop collagen powder or 1 egg whipped in at the end

Sweetener Option: Stevia or maple syrup to taste

How-To:

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and simmer over low heat until it thickens to the porridge consistency you like, usually around ~5 minutes.

If you’re adding the protein or sweeteners, add in once you take the porridge off the heat.

Transfer to a bowl and add your favourite toppings! Almond butter, coconut butter, berries, shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, or chopped dates are all in my rotation.

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