28 Keto Cereal Recipes To Start Your Day Right
A keto-friendly cereal might sound like an oxymoron. And it’s easy to understand why. So many of us grew up thinking that the major ingredient of cereal had to be wheat flour. In fact, the word cereal comes from Ceres, the ancient Roman goddess of grain.
But who says cereal has to mean wheat? There are so many other fantastic grains and seeds out there that you can use on a Keto diet to create a delicious low carb breakfast or healthy post-workout snack. And this proves that a keto-friendly cereal is not only doable but delicious!
The keto-friendly cereals on this list are chock full of filling seeds and nuts, along with some healthy sugars, to create delicious new takes on the classic cereal.
You’ll never miss the store-bought stuff once you try these recipes for low-carb granola, muesli (basically a Swiss version of cereal), and porridge. Whether you’re looking for a hot or cold version of cereal, this list has you covered!
Missing some of your favorite cereals? Make them keto!
Here are just a few of the Keto Cereal Recipes we’ve included:
- 5-Minute Keto Oatmeal
- Low Carb Macadamia Nut Granola With Berries and Flaked Coconuts
- Coconut Oil Keto Granola
- Cinnamon Keto Granola
- Fennel And Ginger Grain Free Granola
- Paleo Porridge
- Creamy Keto Almond Porridge
- Easy Nut & Seed Keto Granola Recipe
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Fruity Ketogenic Cereal and Granola
A Crunchy Fresh Keto Cereal
– Wicked Stuffed
Photo Credit: Amanda from Wicked Stuffed
Ingredients: package of Bob’s Red Mill flaked coconut, ground cinnamon, stevia, unsweetened almond milk, strawberries, coconut oil.
Toasted coconut flakes make the perfect alternative to corn flakes in cereals like this one, letting you still enjoy the crunch but without the added issues that traditional cereals can cause. Just be careful to watch the flakes as they toast so they don’t burn. Serve this cereal with your favorite milk and a few berries and you have a tasty and filling breakfast cereal to keep you going all morning.
Really Good Low Carb Granola
– Low Carb Maven
Ingredients: walnuts, almonds, roasted pumpkin seeds, roasted whole sunflower seeds, Bob’s Red Mill ground golden flax meal, unsweetened dried cranberries, Sukrin Clear or Gold Fiber Syrup, ghee or melted coconut oil, Sukrin Melis or powdered swerve, salt.
Granola can be used as a breakfast dish or as a source of energy to snack on during the day, especially if you take part in sports and need a bit of a boost. This low carb version makes a lovely crunchy breakfast cereal but it also a great topping for yogurt or ketogenic ice cream. This granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Blueberry Morning Cereal
– Maria Mind Body Health
Ingredients: erythritol, stevia glycerite, almonds or pecans or walnuts, almond flour, JAY ROBB vanilla whey protein, coconut oil, pure organic blueberry extract, cinnamon.
Ketogenic cereals can be a bit of a challenge, so why not try out this blueberry one! It is crunchy and delicious and has all the slow-release energy you will need to get through the morning. This makes a great after-school snack for kids and helps them get away from sugary snacks. If you like this one you could experiment with other flavors – for example, try cherry extract instead of blueberry!
Low Carb Macadamia Nut Granola With Berries and Flaked Coconuts
– Low Carb Maven
Ingredients: macadamia nut, almonds, cacao nibs, unsweetened flaked coconut, freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries, ghee or coconut oil, egg white, Sukrin Fiber Syrup Clear or Gold, swerve, salt.
I am a recent convert to using freeze-dried fruit and if you try this amazing crunchy granola you will see why. The fruit has a much more intense flavor than fresh berries and helps to add that fruity note to the nuts and coconut flakes. It also makes this cereal more child-friendly because the fruit turns the milk pink! This granola can also be formed into bars to give you a boost of energy through the day.
Allergy-Free Healthy Keto Cereal (Contains Dairy)
– Keto Diet App
Ingredients: sunflower seed butter, shredded unsweetened coconut, hemp hearts, cinnamon, salt, chia seeds, coconut milk, water, Erythritol or swerve, almond milk, full-fat plain yogurt, fresh or frozen berries.
This is a dairy and egg free recipe for a super crunchy cereal you can enjoy on its own or with some fresh berries. It makes a great topping for yogurt and can even be crumbled and used as a crunchy base for cheesecakes. This cereal does not need to be stored in the fridge, so it makes the perfect snack for traveling, especially with kids!
Sweet Ketogenic Cereal and Granola
Coconut Oil Keto Granola
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, pecans), mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds), coconut oil, stevia.
Granola needs some sort of sticky binding agent to help the clusters stick together. Many times this is something sweet, like honey or maple syrup. This keto granola recipe uses coconut oil, which offers a unique sugar-free and low-carb alternative that won’t compromise your ketosis.
Cinnamon Keto Granola
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almonds, pumpkin seeds, flaxmeal, chia seeds, cinnamon, shredded coconut, coconut flour, water, stevia or erythritol.
The keto-friendly cinnamon granola recipe tastes like a special treat, but it’s secretly nutritious! Enjoy this breakfast recipe that is sugar-free and sweetly satisfying.
High Fiber Keto Cereal With Cacao Nibs
– The Nourished Caveman
Photo Credit: Vivica from The Nourished Caveman
Ingredients: chia seeds, water, hemp hearts, psyllium powder, coconut oil, organic vanilla extract, swerve, raw cacao nibs.
One of the common problems with eating a ketogenic diet is that your system can become a bit less regular than normal, so one of the best ways to sort it is to up the fiber. This cereal is loaded with fiber and can be really helpful to reset your system. It also has a hint of chocolate, making it kid-friendly too. Just serve this with your choice of milk for a healthy and filling breakfast.
Muesli Low Carb Cereal
– Low Carb Yum
Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum
Ingredients: sunflower seeds, unsweetened flaked coconut, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, hemp hearts, cinnamon, vanilla extract, SweetLeaf Stevia Drops or vanilla stevia drops.
Muesli has been a popular cereal worldwide for decades and it was the first experience of healthy eating for a lot of us. So low carb versions like this one are a great addition to your keto diet and give you all the goodness you need to get through the morning. You can play around with the ingredients to make it your own by adding some fruit or using different nuts.
Crunchy Cinnamon Keto Granola
– Wicked Stuffed
Photo Credit: Amanda from Wicked Stuffed
Ingredients: almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes, walnuts, cinnamon, Splenda Naturals, coconut oil.
It can sometimes be difficult to find a cereal that actually fills you up till lunch, so keto-compliant granola can be the answer. This one is deliciously crunchy and has a warming flavor from the cinnamon and tastes great with your favorite nut milk. Nuts can be a great source of goodness and energy, so this can also be eaten as a snack when you need a little something to keep you going.
Keto Paleo Breakfast Cereal In A Jar
– The Nourished Caveman
Photo Credit: Vivica from The Nourished Caveman
Ingredients: sea salt, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, Brasil nuts, hemp hearts, unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, vanilla extract, Lakanto, hemp milk (or almond milk).
You may be surprised with this recipe that you are instructed to soak the nuts for a few hours before making the cereal, but this is to increase the nutrients in the nuts and get rid of any nasties. If you store this in individual jars in the fridge, you can make a week’s supply of this cereal at a time then just grab one in the morning to get you off to a great start.
Fennel And Ginger Grain Free Granola
– Ditch The Carbs
Photo Credit: Libby from Ditch The Carbs
Ingredients: coconut unsweetened, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, fennel seeds, ground ginger, ground cardamon, granulated sweetener of choice, coconut oil.
This fennel and ginger granola is not only grain-free sugar-free and keto, but it is also totally unlike the flavor of any other cereal I have tried. You get a warming heat from the ginger and a fresh flavor from the aniseed fennel, giving this cereal a unique taste. You can use this recipe as a base to let you experiment with different ingredients to give different flavors and textures.
Grain Free Vanilla Mac Nut Granola
– The Coconut Mama
Photo Credit: Tiffany from The Coconut Mama
Ingredients: macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, egg whites, vanilla, sea salt, sweetener of choice.
Like many keto granolas, this one uses coconut flakes which can burn easily when toasted, so keep a close eye on them! This recipe is grain free and low in carbs but is packed with nutrients and flavor and makes a great topping for yogurt.
Keto Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
– Keto Diet App
Ingredients: almond flour, flax meal, gluten-free baking powder, cinnamon, granulated erythritol or swerve, sea salt, ghee, unsweetened vanilla extract, water.
This keto recipe is a great basic one that you can enjoy as it is or use it as a carrier for other ingredients of choice. The cinnamon gives the coconut flakes a fantastic flavor and I found it didn’t really need any added sweetener. When you are baking the flakes just remember to keep checking on them so that they don’t burn, as this will give them a bitter taste.
Grain Free Cinnamon Crunch
– Ditch The Carbs
Photo Credit: Libby from Ditch The Carbs
Ingredients: coconut oil, egg, vanilla, dried cinnamon, granulated sweetener of choice, coconut flour, desiccated/shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds/linseeds ground, almonds, sunflower seeds.
If you are trying to get the kids to eat healthier and not rely on sugary cereals you might find this keto one will win them over. It has a great texture from the nuts and seeds and has a sweet warming flavor from the cinnamon and sweetener. This cereal is great with your choice of milk or can be made a bit more filling by adding in some fresh berries.
Hot Keto Cereal
Creamy Keto Almond Porridge
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almonds, coconut milk (from the can), stevia (optional), cinnamon powder, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom (optional).
If this creamy porridge doesn’t make you want to jump out of bed as soon as you’ve opened your eyes, I don’t know what will.
5-Minute Keto Oatmeal
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almonds or other nuts, chia seeds, flax meal, shredded coconut, coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia, top with berries.
Need a quick breakfast option? This quick keto oatmeal recipe can be easily prepared in just five minutes.
Paleo Breakfast Porridge
– Paleo Flourish
Ingredients: almonds, coconut cream, water, sweetener of choice, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, cloves.
We all know that porridge has been used as a breakfast staple forever, but try this alternative! It is quick and easy to make and, with the cinnamon and cloves, provides a warming breakfast which is ideal on colder days. This is a paleo and keto-compliant recipe that takes only minutes to prepare so you can give the whole family a better start in the morning.
Low Carb Oatmeal Hot Cereal
– Low Carb Yum
Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum
Ingredients: unsweetened coconut flakes, unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, water, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, vanilla stevia drops, monk fruit liquid extract.
If you are a coconut lover you will really love this hot cereal in the morning. This is one of the best breakfast cereals you can have, especially on a colder day, as it gets you filled up and heated up at the same time. It has a rich coconut flavor which is complemented by the vanilla and is sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth, and with only two grams of carbs in each serving, it is definitely low.
Grain Free Savory Porridge
– Empowered Sustenance
Photo Credit: Empowered Sustenance
Ingredients: cauliflower, coconut milk, salt, Nut-Free Pesto, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, hazelnuts or other nuts, nut or seed butter, truffle oil.
Contrary to popular belief there is nothing wrong with savory porridge! This delicious low carb version uses cauliflower to give a creamy base and the pesto adds all the fresh notes of basil and lemon to offset the creaminess. This grain and dairy free cereal will definitely warm you and keep you going until lunch but without the rush from sugar.
3-Minute Keto Creamy Hot Cereal
– Beauty and the Foodie
Photo Credit: Stacey from Beauty and the Foodie
Ingredients: sunflower seeds, almond flour, golden flaxseed meal, ghee, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, stevia sweetener, berries (blueberries & sliced strawberries).
If you are facing a really busy day and don’t have time to cook eggs and bacon, you could rustle up this filling and delicious grain and gluten-free cereal to get the whole family off to a healthy start. It takes a few minutes to cook, then you can enjoy this warming bowlful either on its own or with some fresh berries for added fruitiness. Perfect for a busy family!
Paleo Porridge
– The Paleo Mom
Photo Credit: Sarah from The Paleo Mom
Ingredients: shredded unsweetened coconut, walnuts, almonds, raw pepitas, hot water.
This paleo porridge is ideal for batch-cooking so you will have a hearty breakfast ready in minutes for each day. This great paleo recipe also gives you loads of ideas of ingredients you can add to vary the flavor if you want.
Anti-Inflammatory Keto Porridge
– Keto Diet App
Ingredients: hemp seeds, walnut or pecan halves, unsweetened toasted coconut, whole chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, almond butter, extra virgin coconut oil, ground turmeric, cinnamon, ground black pepper.
Thanks to the use of turmeric in this amazing keto porridge, the cereal has a lovely golden color and can be a great filling cereal to have to get your body off to a good start in the morning. This sugar-free recipe also uses bee pollen which has proven anti-inflammatory properties and can actually help if you suffer from hay fever, especially if you can source a supply of local pollen. If you’re loving the health benefits of turmeric but don’t eat it every day, consider trying our very own Turmeric Soothe supplement.
Coconut Flour Porridge
– Low Carb Maven
Ingredients: coconut flour, golden flax meal, water, salt, egg, ghee, coconut milk, Sukrin Gold.
Here is another grain free porridge that can be ready to eat in a short time, but gives you all the goodness you need first thing. This keto porridge has an almost wheat-like flavor and can be topped with whatever ingredients you like. You can even add seasonings like cinnamon to vary the flavor even more, then sit back and enjoy a warming plate of creamy goodness!
Other Keto Cereal and Granola
Easy Nut & Seed Keto Granola Recipe
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: whole almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cacao nibs, coconut flakes.
This keto granola can be made in big batches and stored for use during the week, but it takes just a couple of minutes to throw it together so can be made fresh each morning. This makes a perfect energy-rich start to the day if you are no-sugar, and the slow release of energy will boost your system till lunch. Serve with nut milk of your choice – almond milk or coconut milk work well here.
Paleo Oatmeal Mix Recipe
– Cook Eat Paleo
Photo Credit: Lisa from Cook Eat Paleo
Ingredients: almond flour, unsweetened coconut, cinnamon, sea salt.
This handy recipe is perfect for busy people as it shows you how to make the basic mix for your breakfast oatmeal that you can cook up as you need it. You could even take a serving of this to work and heat it up when you get there. This is like the perfect paleo and keto replacement for instant porridge mixes but without the extra additives!
Paleo Oatmeal
– I Heart Umami
Ingredients: ground flaxseed meal, canned light coconut milk, ground cinnamon powder, pure vanilla powder.
Flaxseed meal is the star of this recipe and with good reason. Registered Nurse Tana Amen, RN says, “Compared to other plants, flaxseed (but not oil) is extremely rich in compounds called ligands, which have antioxidant and plant estrogen properties. Flaxseed-derived ligands have been shown to reduce blood sugar and may also help combat some forms of cancer.”
This is a great recipe for busy people as you mix it up at night and then it is ready for breakfast either hot or cold. This is a grain and dairy free recipe that you could also use your favorite toppings with, so feel free to add in some fresh berries of cinnamon. If you have a nut allergy then just omit the nut crumbles and add in something you know is safe for you.
Low-Carb Cereal Recipe – Breakfast Coconut Frosted Flakes
– My Keto Kitchen
Ingredients: unsweetened coconut flakes, egg whites, natvia icing mix, vanilla essence.
If you are like me you were brought up eating sugary cereals like frosted flakes and if the truth were told I do miss them! However now that we are eating keto they just don’t figure anymore, so this low carb recipe has been great to find. You are using coconut flakes and sweetening them, so you still have the sweet taste and crunchy texture that we all remember!
