Meals from Mel! “Hempmeal” Breakfast Cereal

Looking for a hot breakfast that’ll keep you satisfied and NOT raise your blood sugar? 

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I really enjoy hot cereal on cold winter mornings, but whenever I eat oatmeal, I wind up hungry an hour later. Why? Because even though it’s a whole grain and better for you than a bowl of Frosted Flakes, it still raises blood sugar. And what goes up, must come down. The problem is, with the “down” comes a return of hunger and food cravings. 

The base of this recipe is hemp seed— a mildly-flavored source of plant-based protein that provides all nine essential amino acids (making it a complete protein). They’re also one of the best plant-based sources of essential anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids! Flax and chia are the others…and I managed to squeeze both into this recipe!

Hempmeal Breakfast Cereal can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for tomorrow’s breakfast. Just add a few tablespoons of unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk, give it a good stir and pop in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. 

I don’t add sweetener to my Hempmeal Breakfast Cereal because the fruit, vanilla, and cinnamon make it sweet enough. If you prefer, add just a drizzle of raw honey or pure maple syrup. 

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"Hempmeal" Breakfast Cereal

The base of this filling recipe is hemp seed-- a mildly-flavored source of plant-based protein that provides all nine essential amino acids (making it a complete protein).

Prep Time

5 minutes or less

Cook Time

2 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond, coconut or cashew milk
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds I like Navitas brand
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. almond flour

Optional toppings

• 1/2 small apple or pear, chopped with skin on you can also substitute fresh berries!
• 1 tbsp. organic, unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tsp. cacao nibs
• 1/8 cup nuts or seeds try almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, macadamia, or Brazil nuts. Sunflower or pumpkin seeds also work!

Prep Time 5 minutes or less Cook Time 2 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened almond, coconut or cashew milk 1/4 cup hemp seeds I like Navitas brand 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed 1 tsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. almond flour Optional toppings 1/2 small apple or pear, chopped with skin on you can also substitute fresh berries! 1 tbsp. organic, unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tsp. cacao nibs 1/8 cup nuts or seeds try almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, macadamia, or Brazil nuts. Sunflower or pumpkin seeds also work!

Instructions

1. To a microwave-safe bowl or Mason jar, add almond milk through vanilla. Stir until combined and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 30 seconds. See Recipe Notes below for stovetop directions.
2. Stir in almond flour and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!

   

Recipe Notes

To prepare stovetop:

Add almond milk through vanilla to a small saucepan. Stir until combined and heat over medium heat until a light boil is reached. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond flour. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

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