Breakfast cereal on keto?! Heck yes - and a ridiculously delicious one at that. Crunchy, nutty, sweet, and savory, this cereal is loaded with good fats and can be made in minutes. Make extra (seriously, you’re going to want it) and store it in an airtight container so you have access to a quick breakfast or grab and go trail-mix-like snack. It’s awesome in a bowl with almond milk (don’t forget to add the milk macros) or as a topping for full-fat yogurt and keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for one week
Ingredients List
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup granulated allulose sweetener (like RxSugar) or granulated erythritol-based sweetener (such as Swerve)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1½ cups unsweetened dried coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped keto-friendly nuts (we used 1/3 cup each of pecans, macadamia nuts, and almonds)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Melt the coconut oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sweetener and cinnamon and stir until the sweetener is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, salt, coconut, nuts, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, and flaxseed meal. Stir evenly to coat with the coconut oil mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and toast, tossing often, until the coconut, nuts, and seeds are a bit toasty but not burned, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Spread the cereal in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and crisp.
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Credits
RecipeEric Lundy
PhotographyErin Ng
This is AMAZINGLY delicious! Thank you!
Absolutely the best!
That seems to be the consensus! Hope you find other recipes on our website that your family enjoys.
10/21/20
It is delicious we had it over Greek Yogurt this morning for breakfast, I added cranberries and Monk chocolate chips crushed 1/2 cup. The only thing I noticed was it had an odd
smell, but other than that I really did enjoy it.
I noticed the odd smell with mine also and I deduced it was the flaxseed meal (golden). I assumed mine was rancid, threw them out, and bought fresh flax seed (again, golden). Same thing again – too strong of a smell. I no longer make it with flax seed because the odor really bothered me, regardless of flaxseed’s nutritive benefits. We make it all the time and really enjoy it.
Fantastic cereal! I used hazelnuts, macademia and pecans so it added a few net carbs but its worth it! Thanks for a great cereal recipe!
Amazing. Better than traditional cereal. We’ve made it with a variety of spices and you can’t go wrong.
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! Talk about have your cake and eat it too.
Delicious. I like to add a few Sugarfree chocolate chips. I keep a measuring cup in the container so I won’t get too carried away.
Nut cereal. One day somebody will put this in a box and make… thousands!
Really good stuff, thanks!
Frank
This recipe is so good…….almost too good! I can’t stay out of it!
Beware! This stuff is sooooo good, it’s super easy to munch. Luckily, it’s filling too, so you can portion out a serving and get seriously satisfied. I like to keep a little in a container for quick on the go energy.
I like this with a triple cream yogurt 17% fat and a smattering of blueberries