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Fresh chia pudding with berries on wooden table.

Keto Oatmeal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Overnight Time 6 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb
Servings 2 Bowls
Calories 258 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 squirt Liquid Stevia
  • 4 Tbsp Ground linseed/flaxseeds

Ingredients
  

  • 500 ml Almond Unsweetened Milk You can also use other unsweteneed plant milks such as hemp, soya or coconut (remember to check the carb content).
  • 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 Squirt Liquid Stevia If not using a squirtly bottle, use about 3-4 drops.
  • 4 Tbsp Ground Flaxseeds/Linseeds Linseed and flaxseeds are the same thing.

For the topping

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Erythritol Alternatively you can use xylitol or monk fruit. You can use more/less sweetener depending on your taste.

Instructions
 

Preparing the Chia seeds

  • Put 250ml of almond milk in a jug, along with the 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and a squirt of liquid stevia.
    Chia seeds in bowl and soaked chia pudding.
  • Put the almond milk mix in the fridge overnight or around 6 to 8 hours, this is enough time for the chia seeds to soak.

Toppings Ideas (optional)

  • You could add low carb fruits to your topping such as strawberies, raspberries, pomegrante seeds.
    Chia pudding with fresh berries on wooden tray.
  • Mixing cinnamon and erythritol together and sprinkling over the top is my faveorite topping + quick and easy.
    Keto Porridge with cinnamon sugar topping
  • You could also use coconut, walnuts, sliced almonds or any other nuts as a topping.

Making the Oatmeal

  • Once the chia seeds are ready, spoon some of the chia seeds into a bowl along with 125ml of the almond milk it was soaked in. Then add another 125ml of almond milk.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the ground linseed/flaxseed to the bowl and mix. 
  • Heat the mix in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from microwave, and sprinkle some of the cinnamon erythritol mix on top or add the fruit/nuts.

Notes

The chia seed mix can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. You can use this mix for other things such as chia seed pudding, smoothies etc.
Nutritional values are based on the brands for the ingredients I used and will vary depending on the brand you use.
Nutrient Amount per serving (250ml)
Calories 258
Total Fat 15.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 
Cholesterol 0 mg 
Sodium 0 mg 
Total Carbohydrate 17.1 g 
Dietary Fiber 15.2 g 
Total Sugars 2.3 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 10.1 g (20.2% DV)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 2 IU (0.25% DV)
Calcium 478 mg (36.77% DV)
Iron 1 mg (5.56% DV)
Potassium 69 mg (1.47% DV)
% Daily Value (DV) The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Keyword Almond milk, Chia Seeds, no added sugar