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Not eating grains but missing your morning oatmeal? Look no further than this Quick Grain-Free Hot Cereal! This super easy n’oatmeal is made in just 3 minutes and it’s gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and Whole30-friendly. This is a staple Whole30 breakfast!
Hi friends! I feel like I’ve been such a slacker lately with getting new posts up, due to a combination of circumstances. I’ve been doing a Whole30, I had a big project I was working on that took up a lot of my time (and stress), and I had an incident last week where I knocked my head on the corner of my nightstand, got a big old bump and bruise, and I’m pretty sure I concussed myself.
I was feeling a little off for a few days after that last one and didn’t get done any of the work I expected to be done. I’m so sorry! But I’m back with new recipes coming at you this week, and I’m very excited about this one.
Oats are a pretty big staple of my usual breakfast diet. That makes Whole30 breakfast a challenge for me! I don’t like eggs (except in baked goods!) and the elimination diet forbids my usual oatmeal and smoothie bowls.
I had tried some commercially made grain-free “oatmeal” substitutes and they were super delicious, but they also add up price-wise very quickly, and I was sure it was something I could easily replicate at home for less cost that was so more delicious.
After having this for breakfast a few days in a row, making modifications each day, I finally came up with a winner! It definitely satisfies my hankering for oatmeal in a deliciously grain-free and sugar-free way. N’oatmeal, grain-free hot cereal, fauxtmeal…whatever you want to call it, it is TASTY and super filling.
Did you know you can make this Grain-Free Hot Cereal in 3 minutes??
If you have the foresight to mix up the dry ingredients ahead of time, all you’ll have to do is add some hot non-dairy milk and breakfast is ready. It’s about as easy as cereal. Even if you don’t do the tiny amount of prep beforehand, it’ll take 5 minutes MAX.
To make this Grain-Free Hot Cereal, you’ll need…
- Finely Chopped Nuts: you can use your favorites, but I used walnuts + pecans
- Flaked Unsweetened Coconut: adds delicious texture, because no one wants plain hot mush!
- Flax Meal: used for thickening things up
- Chia Seeds: like the flax meal, this helps thicken up our hot cereal
- Coconut Flour: Each does its part to thicken the n’oatmeal and make it super hearty + full of fiber.
- Cinnamon, Salt, & Vanilla Bean Powder: these all add tons of flavor, and you can adjust to your tastes! You could add any other spices you’d like as well to customize the flavor.
- Sweetener & Dairy-Free Milk: add these when you’re ready to serve!
Once all of your dry ingredients mixed together, you can store it for when you’re ready to eat. Or, if you’re ready to eat, you can add hot non-dairy milk and some sweetener. I used date paste to keep it Whole30-friendly, but if you’re not on Whole30, maple syrup or honey would work as well.
As you stir in the hot nut milk, you’ll notice it getting super thick and creamy. The texture is super similar to oatmeal! If you like a runnier, thinner porridge, just add a little extra milk to get it to the consistency you’re after. Add some toppings, and voila! Breakfast is served.
This recipe is a game-changer around here! It sure to become a breakfast staple, and I can’t wait to hear what you all think of it. If you’ve been missing your oatmeal or porridge while avoiding grains, this Whole30 + paleo hot cereal is a must-try. Enjoy!
Craving more healthy breakfast ideas?! Here are a few you’ll want to dig your spoon into…
- You’ll love digging into this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl!
- Get your oatmeal fix with this Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal.
- Short on time? Prep ahead by making these Superfood Overnight Oats with Easy Berry Chia Compote.
Quick Grain-Free Hot Cereal (Paleo, Whole30 + Vegan)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup finely chopped nuts, I used walnuts + pecans
- ¼ cup flaked unsweetened coconut, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract if you’re not on Whole30
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
- 1-2 tablespoons date paste, to taste (you can also use maple syrup or honey if you’re not on Whole30)
To serve
- Fresh berries
- Berry chia jam, make sure it’s unsweetened for Whole30!
- Cashew butter or other nut butter of choice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, flaked unsweetened coconut, flax seed meal, coconut flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla bean powder, and salt.
- Heat the non-dairy milk until steaming, and then pour over the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined – it will thicken as your stir. Add sweetener to taste.
- Add toppings as desired, and enjoy!
There are lots of recipes for whole 30 that try too hard to look like a food not allowed. I must say, though, I’m a big fan of this! It reminds me of cream of wheat, and is very filling and comforting. Not to mention healthy!!
So glad you’re loving it, Stephanie!
Thank you….this is a great recipe. This is the second one I have tried of yours and it never seems to fail. I appreciate you taking the time to make these for people who don’t have a lot of choices out there when changing their diet. ❤️ Forever grateful.
So thrilled you’re enjoying this one, Tasha! So happy I can help nourish you :) enjoy!!
Dear Rachel, I have had this Quick Grain-Free Cereal two mornings in a row and I am deliriously satisfied and happy. It is so delicious! Thank you so much for this wonderful hot breakfast cereal recipe. I do soak my nuts before eating because the are easier to digest.
Blessings,
Jeanette
So glad you’re loving it, Jeanette! Thanks so much for the feedback.
I love love this cereal! Is the nutritional information for the whole recipe or per serving? I’ve started keto and not sure this would be ok. Thanks
Hi Monica, the nutritional info is per serving. I updated it to provide more clarity – hope this helps!
This is so incredibly delicious!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
So glad you love it, Meg!
Hi Rachel,
I love your Grain-Free hot cereal with coconut flour, chopped nuts, chia seeds, flax meal. It is so wonderful and nourishing however I am not supposed to have coconut and am wondering if I could sub something for the coconut flour. Would almond flour work? I don’t want to give up this awesome cereal but may have to. Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thank You.
Jeanette
Hi Jeanette, the coconut flour definitely thickens this up in a unique way, but you could probably replace it with 2x the amount of almond flour and a little extra flax meal to help thicken. Hope this helps!
Hi! Any suggestions for perhaps adding a half scoop of protein powder? Would i tweak the recipe in any way? Thank you for this, I think with this recipe i can actually make the switch to the nutrition i need! This is a lifesaver :)
Hi Sharon, you should be able to just add a scoop of protein and will likely need a bit of extra liquid, depending on the type of protein you use!
I made this recipe but substituted chopped dates for date paste. Super satisfying and filling. I also heated the mixture over the stove to thicken it.
Sounds amazing! So glad you’re loving it, Amy.
Pleasantly surprised at how good this was. I added hemp hearts and psyllium husks. Ate it with some raspberries and plain Greek yogurt. Glad I made a bulk batch so I can have on repeat for breakfast. Nice alternative to traditional hot cereal when eliminating grains from my diet. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you’re enjoying it, M! Appreciate the review :)
My favourite hot cereal by Wildway just was discontinued, so I tried this out and it was great! What you NEED to do though is toast the coconut flour and flakes. It creates so much more flavour!
I used raw cashews and pumpkin seeds and added some sesame seeds as well. I’ll be making a big batch to put in the freezer for easy breakfasts now that it’s cooler outside. Thank you!
Thanks for the tip, Katie! Glad you’re enjoying this.