Oat-less Grain-Free Oatmeal

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Oatmeal, but without oats! You heard that right. This oat-less Paleo Oatmeal is the perfect alternative to a traditional bowl of oats.

After being diagnosed with SIBO last year, I adapted a primarily grain-free lifestyle as part of my gut-healing protocol. While grains work wonderfully for some people (and I hope to reintroduce them again!) they can also be a huge source of digestive distress for others. In particular, 'cereal grains' like wheat, corn, rice, and oats are known to cause inflammation, irritation, and digestive discomfort for people with IBS, leaky gut, autoimmune diseases, or weaker digestive systems. Temporarily eliminating grains from my diet has reduce my bloat, cramps, and loose stools, while providing my gut with the support it needs to heal.

This Paleo Oatmeal recipe is simple, and uses a combination of coconut flour and ground flax to re-create the thick and fluffy texture of true oats. Completely free from gluten or grains, this "oatmeal" is an excellent substitute for those of us with allergies, food sensitives, or certain dietary preferences.

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Oat-less Oatmeal
(grain + dairy free)

Makes one serving

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup coconut milk, nut milk, or water

3 tbsp coconut flour

1 tbsp ground flax seeds

1/2 cup egg whites

METHOD

  • In a small saucepan, bring milk or water to boil. Turn down to medium heat, then whisk in coconut flour and ground flax seeds. Once water is fully absorbed and the oatmeal is a 'thick' consistency, turn heat to low.

  • Whisk in egg whites until fluffy, then heat for another 1-2 minutes to allow oatmeal to thicken.

  • Serve with coconut or nut milk, fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts and seeds, and honey or pure maple syrup.