Keto Maple & Walnut Hemp Heart Porridge Recipe

Keto Power Porridge: The 5-Minute Breakfast That Changed My Mornings

There’s something deeply nostalgic about porridge. Maybe it’s the way it warms your hands when you wrap your fingers around the bowl. Or how it fills the kitchen with a quiet calm, almost like a hug before the day starts. For me, porridge reminds me of busy school mornings, when I’d shuffle into the kitchen half-asleep, and someone, usually my mom, would slide a warm bowl across the table with a “hurry up, it’s getting cold” kind of love.

Back then, it was oats, milk, maybe brown sugar. Simple. Filling. Comforting.

Now, years later, life is different. I’m more mindful about what I put into my body, and like many others, I’ve found a rhythm in low-carb living. But still, I craved that comfort. That “everything is going to be fine” bowl of warmth. And that’s where this Keto Power Porridge comes in.

Why This Porridge?

Let’s be honest going keto can feel like losing old friends. Bread, cereal, oatmeal… all those cozy carbs we’re told to cut. But this recipe? It brings that comfort back, with none of the sugar spikes or energy crashes.

It’s warm. It’s slightly sweet. It’s nutty. It keeps you full for hours. And best of all — it only takes five minutes. No fancy blender. No stovetop mess. Just a bowl, a spoon, and a microwave.

The Ingredients That Do the Heavy Lifting

Here’s what’s in it

½ cup almond milk – creamy, low in carbs, and dairy-free

2 tbsp coconut flour – adds thickness and mild sweetness

¼ cup hemp hearts – packed with protein, omega-3s, and a soft nutty crunch

1 tbsp flax seeds - fiber-rich and good for digestion

1 tbsp chopped walnuts - for texture and healthy fats

1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup- that touch of sweetness without the guilt

Each ingredient has a role they don’t just “fill space.” They fuel you.

I started making this on cold mornings when I didn’t want eggs or another breakfast smoothie. It was simple enough to throw together before work, but satisfying enough that I wasn’t hungry again an hour later. And because it’s so adaptable, I could tweak it add cinnamon one day, chia seeds the next, or a tiny spoon of almond butter if I was feeling indulgent.

The Method (Because No One Has Time

This is the part I love most, how fast and unfussy it is:

Mix the almond milk, coconut flour, hemp hearts, and flax seeds in a microwave-safe bowl.

Stir well, no lumps allowed.

Microwave it for 60–90 seconds, depending on how thick you like your porridge.

Top it with chopped walnuts and drizzle with sugar-free maple syrup.

That’s it. No pan to wash. No long prep. It’s honestly easier than making toast.

A Meal That Feels Like a Small Win

Sometimes, eating well can feel like a chore. We know we should make better choices, but life gets in the way We’re tired, we’re rushing, we just want something easy. That’s why I keep coming back to this porridge. It’s that rare thing: fast and nourishing.

It also feels like a quiet win, like saying, “Today I’m taking care of myself.” And on the mornings when I’m groggy, or stressed, or feeling not so motivated, that little win matters more than I realise.

Customise It, Make It Yours

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it adapts. Don’t have hemp hearts? Use chia seeds. Want it creamier? Try coconut milk. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Swap in pecans. Stir in some cocoa powder if you’re chasing that chocolatey vibe.

This is a base — a foundation. You get to build the rest.

Final Thoughts: The Beauty of Simple Food

Not every meal needs to be complicated to be good. In fact, most of the food I love the food that sticks with me is simple. Real ingredients. Warm bowls. Familiar flavors.

This Keto Power Porridge fits right into that space. It’s not just a keto recipe. It’s a reminder that small changes can bring big comfort. That you don’t need sugar or carbs to feel satisfied. That five minutes is enough to give your body something good.

And maybe, just maybe, it’ll become that recipe you come back to on cold mornings when you need something familiar, just like I did.