Easy Creamy Almond Porridge
If you’re eating keto, paleo or even gluten free and are craving a steaming hot bowl of grain free cereal that you can scarf down in the morning, look no further than this creamy almond flour porridge.
Here’s a recipe for creamy almond porridge that is so good, it’ll be your new breakfast favorite. It’s the perfect healthy cool weather breakfast
When it comes to healthy breakfast staples, almond porridge is one of my favorites. My MIL, cousins, friends and even my dear groom have asked me to write a recipe for it. I’ve always been generous in sharing what to do to make it, but they complain that it never comes out right. So here I am, fulfilling my promise and writing an official recipe for almond porridge that anyone can make.
And let me you, this cereal is a huge hit at my house.
Background on Almond Porridge Cereal
I grew up in a culture where my parents encouraged me to eat something “hot” in the morning. I’m not the only only one. Many people have a tradition of eating some of type of hot cereal for breakfast. Whether it’s cornmeal pap, cream of wheat, hot grits, oatmeal, farina or cornflakes with hot milk…
I never did the cornflakes with hot milk growing up though.
Ewww!
Do you people still do that?
When taking a stroll down the hot cereal aisle, I was more of a cream of wheat kind of gal.
In my early adulthood, I started buying instant oatmeal packets thinking that I was making a healthier choice. But of course, those little packets are junk food. They are full of refined carbs, sugar and processed salt.
What are the Benefits of Almond Porridge?
If you’re struggling with diabetes, blood sugar control, unwanted weight gain or just want to try a breakfast cereal replacement that is grain free, gluten free and or paleo friendly, then this creamy almond porridge is the way to go.
Since almond flour porridge is made from almonds it’s full of protein. Protein keeps you fuller longer. In addition, unlike a bowl of oatmeal, its not broken down into simple carbohydrates that will spike blood sugar. This a a tremendous benefit in reducing chronic inflammation and preventing lifestyle diseases.
Once you get the hang of the recipe, you’ll be able to alter it to your taste and customize it any way you like.
Sometimes I top it with low sugar fruits like blueberries and strawberries but, usually I go for something more fiber rich like pumpkin and sunflower seeds. If you feel a little more indulgent, bananas and walnuts sprinkled on top are also delicious. See below for some healthy topping ideas.
Ideas on What to Put on Top of Almond Porridge
- bananas
- blueberries
- walnuts
- slivered almonds
- stewed apples
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- chutney
Mix-Ins for Almond Porridge
- homemade applesauce
- pumpkin puree
Tips and Tricks
When making this hot almond cereal, I’ve found that superfine almond flour works best, over un-blanched almond flour, although you can use either.
Using the un-blanched almond flour results in a thicker consistency of almond porridge. Using blanched superfine almond flour delivers a smoother and creamier consistency and this is what you’re going for.
When making this homemade cereal I reach for homemade almond milk because it’s more affordable and delivers a creamier consistency. But of course you can use any store bought almond milk you like or even dairy milk if you like. To keep the recipe low carb, use un-sweetened milk. Macadamia nut milk is also full of flavor.
For a hearty fall breakfast idea, I love stirring in pumpkin puree or even homemade apple sauce for a hearty breakfast treat .
This hot almond porridge is a great alternative to grain free granola when you want something that’s not just filling but, hot too.
Ingredients Needed for Almond Porridge
Here are all the ingredients you needs to make delicious almond porridge.
- blanched almond flour
- ground flaxseed
- unsweetened almond milk or any milk you choose
- maple syrup
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- vanilla extract
Apple Almond Porridge
One way to change things up for the season is adding a mix-in to almond flour porridge. A fan favorite around my house is apple almond porridge. To make apple almond porridge, all you need to so is add 1/2 cup of your favorite applesauce while the porridge is slowly simmering on the stove.
All the other instructions and ingredients are the same as listed in the recipe card below.
You just want to heat it through. No need to bring anything to a boil. This slow cooker apple sauce recipe works perfectly as a tasty mix in.
Pumpkin Almond Porridge
Pumpkin almond porridge is another healthy breakfast favorite especially in the fall. It just warms you up.
To make pumpkin almond porridge, simple add 1/2 cup of organic pumpkin puree to the recipe. Slowly mix it in as the porridge is simmering. You just want to warm it through.
Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, add 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Follow all other directions listed (as seen in the recipe card below).
How to Store Leftovers of Almond Flour Porridge
Any extra almond porridge can be stored in a resealable container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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Creamy Almond Porridge
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups of blanched or super fine almond flour
- 1 cup of ground flaxseed
- 5-6 cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slowly and consistently add milk until desired consistency and stir gently with a whisk to avoid lumps.
- The amount of milk you add will depend on the thickness you desire.
- Pour contents of bowl to a sauce pan on low to medium heat.
- Be mindful of the temperature as to not scorch the cereal or cause it to bubble and overflow.
- If you need to, you can always had more milk if necessary.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Continue to stir for a few minutes until heated all the way through.
- Pour into bowls and garnish with seeds and fruit as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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June 14, 2020. Updated December 5th, 2021.
Updated for content October 19th, 2022, December 22, 2023, October 19, 2024, September 7, 2025
Made it this morning! Delicious and kid approved! Thank you!
So happy that you an the kids enjoyed it!
Breakfast for me and the kiddo! Left out the maple syrup and vanilla syrup extract, and it was plenty sweet for me, between the natural sweetness of the almonds and blueberries. (Kiddo got honey, though.) Thank you!!
Delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed it.
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