For many people, porridges like oatmeal, cream of wheat or congee are quintessential breakfast foods. For people looking for lower net carb or paleo options, this recipe is for you. Chia, hemp and flax seeds are all rich in fiber and short-chain omega-3’s. This porridge thickens quickly and is a beautiful canvas for sweet and savory flavors.
This recipe is a great breakfast option when completing an elimination diet.
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Omega-3 Rich Grain Free Porridge
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp fresh ground flax meal
1 Tbsp hemp seed hearts
1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
Toppings and add-ins of choice: berries, apples, bananas , lots of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potato, nuts, etc.
Directions:
In a small sauce pan, mix the chia, flax and hemp seeds together with the non-dairy milk. (I like to add apples and/or bananas at this stage so they are heated with the porridge.)
Warm the mixture until the porridge is the desired thickness, 1-5 minutes.
Transfer the porridge to your bowl and add desired toppings.
Notes:
For extra convenience, I premix equal parts chia, flax and hemp seeds together and keep the mixture in a jar in the refrigerator. I then scoop out 3 tablespoons of the mixture when needed.
The omega-3s in flax meal are very volatile. I recommend buying flax seeds and grinding them as needed to optimize their freshness and omega-3 content. I grind about a weeks worth at a time and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information for 1 Tbsp each chia, flax and hemp seeds: 11.8 grams fat, 7.8 grams carbs, 7.3 grams fiber (0.5 net carbs), 7.8 grams protein (non-dairy milk and toppings will add additional nutrients)