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Disclaimer: I know this stuff looks really gross. It did not photograph well, and I was too much in a hurry to eat it to take a lot of time with the pictures. Naughty, naughty, I know, but cut me some slack: I was probably rushing to get out the door to my other job.
I’ve never had Cream of Wheat myself, but many of my readers say that that’s what this porridge reminds them of! (in a good way)
This porridge has a lot of things going for it:
- it’s great for detoxing. As in, flushing your gut of everything trapped inside, should you be having problems in that area. Eat this and drink something hot like tea or coffee…magic. Coconut flour and flax and coconut oil are all great to get things moving. That might have been more than you wanted to know…
- it’s really simple.
- it’s budget-friendly.
- it’s allergy friendly (gluten/dairy/egg/nut free).
- it’s hot and comforting, but it’s not oatmeal (which may or may not be a good thing, depending on how much you like oatmeal…or how much oatmeal you’ve been eating recently).
- it’s customizable! You could make this many different flavors if you like.
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I’ll be honest: this stuff looks like slime. The flax really gels it together. But it’s good, and it’s simple, and it’s hot. I like it, and I think you might, too.
I recommend adding some protein on the side…like BACON.
Variations
So many of you have told me about add-ins and toppings you’ve tried. Go you! This porridge lends itself to tweaking, transforming it from something basic into something extraordinary. Try adding cocoa powder (and maybe some more sweetener) for a chocolate version. Top it with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Add chia seeds or chopped nuts on top for crunch. Add extracts and spices to mimic your favorite cookie. The possibilities are endless!
If it turns out runny…
So many of you have said that this recipe turns out great for you as written, but some say that it stays soupy. I’ve never had that happen personally, but I wonder if certain brands of coconut flour and/or flaxmeal gel better than others. If your porridge is soupy, try one or several of the following strategies:
- cook longer
- add a tablespoon or two of coconut flour
- use less liquid next time
If you try this recipe and find the perfect way to do it, I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
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You can find this recipe in my cookbook, Necessary Food.
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 T ground golden flax
- 1 T coconut oil
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or carton coconut milk for a nut free option)
- 1 cup water
- Scant ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 3 doonks THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder (a doonk is 1/32 tsp.)
- Stir all the ingredients together and microwave for one minute. Stir again and microwave for another minute. Enjoy! Feel free to top this with more sweetener (I use a packet of Truvia), cinnamon, cream (not dairy free), berries, and/or more unsweetened almond/coconut milk. Add a source of protein (bacon!) to complete your breakfast. (A scoop of collagen stirred into the porridge after cooking would be perfect!)
- Feel free to make this in different flavors as long as you don't add any carb sources.
Suggested products:
- Coconut flour
- THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder can be purchased from the Trim Healthy Mama online store.
I don’t know why I waited so long to try this but I loved it. Both my babies stole it… So you know I wasn’t just 20 weeks pregnant and hungry. 😆
It was very reminiscent of cream of wheat.
This makes a lot!
I made this this morning Brianna I Added a little bit of THM Maple and Pecan flavoring. I cooked mine on the stove for quite a while it came out nice and thick I added maybe a teaspoon of Just Gelatin and sprinkled with a very little Brown sugar monk fruit. I also added a tablespoon of THM Collagen and I hope that didn’t change anything . I thought it tasted wonderful 😋
That sounds delicious! I’m so glad you liked it! The collagen is just fine – great source of added protein.
This recipe looks very interesting. My concern is the flax. My chiropractor/nutritionist told me that fax is estrogenic. Don’t know how much is too much to cause this. Thank you!
The flax helps this recipe gel and thicken so I don’t recommend leaving it out. You’ll need to talk to your nutritionist for advice on amounts if the flax concerns you. 🙂
I love this for a quick easy breakfast. I add a few strawberries after it’s cooked. Watery in my home microwave, but perfect in the work microwave. I keep packs made up!
I would love to try this, will it work stovetop. I don’t have a microwave.
TY,
Lynnita
Sure, just cook on the stovetop until the desired thickness is reached.
Having for tbethe first time. I saw your recipe for the bulk mix and there was a link for this one. Very tasty. I love coconut and it does have a strong coconut flavor, but tbthe e texture is somewhat cream of wheat. Having with my oolong tea with collagen. Thanks for another great recipe!
I have been making this for a couple years now and it’s still one of my favorites. I use a bit less liquid for a little thicker consistency, but other than that I love it as is!
Yay! I’m glad to hear that!
Whoops! I forgot to put in that I added 2heaping TBsp of unsweetened shredded coconut
(My favorite part of this porridge!) 🙂
Mmm…that sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
I love your Bulk fiber ingredients so much I tried this little concoction based on your yummy pumpkin porridge:
Detox porridge: coconut style
1 c almond milk
2eggs (Whisk, whisk while you add the rest)
1 TBsp coconut oil
Dash o vanilla
Dash o salt
Heavy dash cinnamon
4 TBsp monk fruit in the raw
2 TBsp coconut flour
2TBsp flax meal
It turned out delicious! A tad on the verge of “rice pudding” flavor. Thank you so much for all your hard work Briana. You are inspiring!
Hello! I do not have a microwave, call me old fashioned, how would I make this on the stove top?
I would just combine the ingredients in a pan on the stovetop and cook (whisking occasionally) until thickened to your desired consistency. 🙂
Hi Briana! I just wanted to say that I love this recipe and it has become one of my sweatpants meals. I love doing a half serving as an evening snack too. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that it is amazing with a couple tablespoons of pumpkin puree and some extra nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Perfect for fall! Hope you try it sometime if you haven’t already. 🙂
That sounds delicious! I’m so glad you like it!
Gave this a try and found it awesomely yummy! Added a small amount of “on plan” pancake syrup and a few raspberries. Thanks for this recipe. Will be making it again!
I used one cup of almond milk for the total liquid and the texture was just right. Also I used IMO (FiberYum brand) syrup for the sweetener and one tablespoon of peanut powder for flavor. It was tasty and satisfying.
Thanks for sharing your tweaks, Julie!
I was definitely in the soupy category with the two minute cook time. I increased the cooking time an additional two minutes and the texture and thickness improved (similar to cream of wheat.)
Increased cooking time also caused overflow in the microwave, so next time I’ll use a bigger bowl, or cook it in my Pyrex measuring cup. Garnished with cream and strawberries. Had collagen tea as a protein source. Will make again.
Since posting this recipe a few years ago I’ve had more opportunity to test different microwaves and I’ve been amazed at how they vary in strength and evenness of cooking! I’m glad you found a way to make it work with your microwave!
This recipe has become one of my favorite detox breakfasts! I made a peanut butter cookie variation by adding 1tsp of vanilla extract and 2TBS of Peanut Flour instead of the cinnamon. I always cut back on the liquid by doing about 1/4c less. It’s so good! Thanks for another great recipe Briana!
I had to zap this for 5 min. extra. Don’t know why, but it could be my microwave which we’ve had for 32 years! It still works great! I subbed about a t. Of Super Sweet for the Stevia and threw in less than a 1/2 c. frozen blueberries after it was cooked. Very yummy. Without the blueberries, could this be considered Deep S?
It could be a less powerful microwave, or as I mentioned in the post above, maybe some brands of coconut flour or flaxmeal don’t soak up as much liquid. 🙂 You can cook longer as you did, or you could decrease the liquid/increase the flour next time and maybe that would help! I’m so glad you liked it! I’m afraid this isn’t Deep S due to the coconut flour and flaxmeal.
We’ve had our microwave for 20 years! I thought ours was old! Ours was a wedding gift. Here’s to at least 12 more years like yours. 🙂
Do you have a carb count per serving
Hi Helena! I don’t usually calculate nutrition info on my recipes since the healthy eating lifestyle I follow doesn’t require it (Trim Healthy Mama), but MyFitnessPal is a super easy way to find nutrition facts! If you sign up for an account, under the Recipes tab there’s a place where you can just add the link to a recipe and it will pull up the ingredients for you to confirm, then generate the nutritional info! 🙂
Thank you Briana. I make it for myself now and than. I love hot cereals. I love oatmeal but it raises my BS so had to give it up. Love all your recipes.
Good day to you.
Brianna
Is this safe for kids to eat? My 3yr old grandson has trouble pooping?
I follow THM… Also Im prediabetic is this ok to get reguarly for breakfast?
Hi Jessie! I don’t know of anything in this that would make it unsafe for a child to eat unless they have allergies to the ingredients. I assume it would also be OK for a prediabetic, but I’m not a doctor. 🙂
I followed recipe exactly as written, but mine came out like soup. 🙁
I’m afraid I’m not sure what to tell you! I’m sorry you had trouble with it! The coconut flour and golden flaxmeal are the gelling agents, so if you used the correct amounts of those I’m not sure what would have gone wrong. Depending on the strength of your microwave you may need to nuke it a little longer.
I made this and followed directions exactly. It was a liquidy mess. I needed a straw to drink it with. Poured it down the drain. Sorry.
I’m sorry it didn’t work for you, Christy! Maybe your microwave isn’t as strong as mine and it needed cooked longer? (The 1/4 cup of coconut flour and 2 tablespoons of golden flaxmeal are the thickeners…did you use both of those?)
The same thing happened to me. I tried cooking it longer and nothing changed. So I added another 1/8 cup coconut flour after cooking and just stirred it in good and it was perfect.
That’s interesting! I wonder if certain brands of coconut flour and flaxmeal soak up more liquid than others. I’m glad it was an easy fix!
I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a while. To be honest, your comment about it looking like slime held me back! But, this morning, I ended up with a morning by myself so I gave it a whirl. I really liked it! I added a little cocoa and 1 T of defatted peanut flour. Yum! Thanks for the idea!
Wow, so delicious! Perfect on a cold morning. I added maple extract and topped with strawberries and a little more almond milk. This will be in regular rotation. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes.
I was amazed at how much this tasted like cream of wheat! Very yummy! I ate half plain and added a few frozen berries and a tsp of baobab to the last half, both were good. Thanks for a great recipe! I may try with less flax next time ( I don’t like how flax affects estrogen). ?
I also added a scoop of collagen. ?
Just saw this recipe over the weekend and decided to give it a try. It turned out well. Definitely has a cream of wheat texture. Maybe my husband will eat it… He doesn’t like oatmeal.
I cooked the porridge on the stove and added a half scoop protein powder and a swirl of cream at the end. I also ended up using 3 teaspoons of my own version of gentle sweet instead of stevia.
Now I wait to see how it affects the rest of me!
I finally made this back before Thanksgiving and again this week. It was AMAZING! I cooked it on the stovetop instead of the microwave and it turned out perfect. It was so very creamy and had a buttery taste. Oh, Yum!!! I have been suggesting it to some friends. If you have not made it yet, you must!!!
This is so good! I LOVE the texture! I made modifications, I did everything as the recipe said except I put in less than a T of brown sugar Splenda (instead of normal stevia) and I added a splash of sugar free natural pumpkin flavored creamer, I used pumpkin seasoning instead of cinnamon and only put in 3/4 cup water. Delicious! I will make this again the way you wrote it, I just happened to be in the pumpkin mood this morning! I love the texture and it’s so filling!
Those sound like yummy tweaks!
In hindsight, I think it would have been better if I didn’t add the creamer. Creamer added carbs – which was the whole reason I tried this recipe was b/c it was low carb so I don’t suggest adding any milk or creamer product if you want to keep the carbs low – oops! I’m looking forward to trying this again without adding that!
It was fantastic, My new morning jam!!! I added unsweetened coconut, strawberries and a quarter banana and was full till dinner. Thanks for another amazing recipe!!
I’m so glad you liked it, Heidi! If you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama plan like a lot of my readers do, I recommend skipping the banana so you don’t combine fats and carbs and create a fuel collision, but if you’re not concerned about weight loss, that’s a wonderful addition!
Trying this for the first time and it is wonderful! Like the idea of adding cocao because I, too, love Cocoa Wheats! It has everything you could hope for…great taste, quick and easy, and very satisfying!! Can’t wait to try it with cocao. Thank you, Briana, for another winner!! ???
I was looking for a “clean” start for next week so thought this would fit the bill. I paired it with the Velvety Autumn Sip adding the rest of the scoop of protein powder to the porridge. For some reason, the porridge was super thin. Maybe the brand of coconut flour? My daughter and I thought maybe some ground Chia seeds might thicken it a bit and add some crunch. Thanks for all the awesome recipes!
That’s weird! Your guess is as good as mine! The chia seeds sound like a great idea.
Can you substitute flaxseed meal for the ground golden flax or are they the same?
Same thing. 🙂
I absolutely love this porridge! I added some pumpkin spice with the cinnamon. This is my new breakfast treat. I calculated 6 net carbs so it’s definitely a win!
Hi Briana!
Thank you for your wonderful recipes! All that I tried were wonderful!
Can you use almond milk for the 1 cup of water? So (1 1/2 cups of almond milk and no water)
Also, if I want to add THM Pristine Whey Powder, how much can I add, and when do I add it? During cooking ( I will be using stovetop), or after it’s done cooking?
Thanks!
Maria
Hi Maria! Sure, you can use more almond milk instead of water for a creamier result. I just like to cut corners where possible. 🙂 You can add as much protein powder as you like, but I’d stick with a few tablespoons because you really wouldn’t need more than that for protein and if you add too much, you’ll probably taste it. I would whisk it in after cooking.
Thanks so much for your prompt reply!
Hey sweetie. I love your site and pictures (and music) I have had an allergic reaction to oatmeal so I am excited to try this. In answer to your question, I get discouraged seeing so many recipes that look great but contain oatmeal (or eggs, or dairy or tree nuts). I am also allergic to all the on plan sweetners… So THANK YOU and God bless you!
Hi – I’m really enjoying your website & am trying the detox porridge for the first time. It seems a lot like flour & water…very hard to swallow. I don’t mind the taste, I’m not good w/ the ‘grittiness’ of it. Thoughts? I will try to cook it a little longer. Thanks for all your wisdom!
Hmm…I really don’t know what to tell you! It’s quite soft for me. Cooking longer may help, and add some more liquid if it seems to be too thick. What kind of coconut flour are you using? Maybe the brand makes a difference? I ususally buy BetterBody brand from Sam’s Club.
This is so good! I had it one day w an egg and coffee, and the next w collagen coffee. Second day was the charm! But it’s so comforting I won’t want to give it up 🙂
I would say it’s more slippery than slimy, haha! 😉
Thank you!
OK…I FINALLY tried this over the weekend…I commented a LONG time ago asking for a substitute for Coconut flour… let me just start off with I don’t like the taste, smell or flavor of coconut – but I tried it anyway and boy was I surprised!!! I will have to get use to the texture 🙂 and I probably used too much sweetener but it was delicious and I can definitely see eating this in the morning.
I’m not sure if I did something wrong to mix it but I ended up putting some of this in the bullet to smooth out my lumps. I think I will add chopped cinnamon nuts next time (tomorrow) to help the creamy texture.
Thanks Briana once again you made my day!!
Sorry i didn’t record my stars the first time!!!
Wanted something different for breakfast. I’m not a cream of wheat girl so the texture was different for me to get used to. Browsed the comments and added the cocoa powder, which is exactly what it needed for my palate.
Thanks for your recipes!
Awesome – I’m glad you made it work!
I was searching for something other than oatmeal, Thank you.
I have a really dumb question actually…where’s the oatmeal in the recipe? Do I cook that up separately and add this mixture to it? (I told you it was a dumb question). Also, you recommended adding protein to it, which I understand from Pearl & Serene that’s a must with every meal. But I was wondering if adding some great lakes gelatin (the green can) would work to account for the protein? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bacon!! I just love quick simple meals even better then bacon! So if I can eliminate a step, I will!! Anyway thanks Briana for all your posts, recipes and such. I find them very helpful! And I am eagerly awaiting that upcoming cookbook!!
Hi Lori! There’s actually no oatmeal in this recipe at all; I just named it “porridge” because it’s that consistency. Adding gelatin/collagen to this would work just fine for protein. 🙂
Any suggestions for a substitution for the flax? Could you make it without? I have a friend whose daughter has a chronic intestinal disease and cannot have flax. She is looking for new breakfast options. I immediately thought of your detox porridge, but forgot it had it… She cannot have any grains either.
One lady said that she substituted ground chia for the flax. That would be worth a try. 🙂
Thanks for this recipe. I subbed ground chia since I am allergic to flax. also did it on the stove top since I don’t microwave. I also added some collagen for protein. Needed some additional ideas for breakfast since I am also allergic to eggs and quite a few other items. This fit the bill.
I’m glad it worked for you! Way to make it your own.
Hi Briana
I love your recipes, thank you for all your work!! Can we add THM Collagen to this porridge?
I don’t see why not! That would be a great way to add protein.
Thank you for your quick reply… I am in Western Canada, so just enjoying a bowl for breakfast right now (with Collagen) and a little cocao pwd and it is really good. I was a little skeptical as I am not a porridge person at all, but I love coconut so I was hopeful and this did not disappoint!!! Thanks again
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Mine came out completely watery, like I could easily drink it with a straw! It seems like an awful lot of liquid (1 1/2 cups not even counting the coconut oil that melts) to not even 1/2 cup of dry ingredients . . . ? Am I not reading this right?
Did you make any substitutions? Coconut flour soaks up a LOT of liquid, and flaxmeal serves as a thickener, so those amounts are right. I’m afraid I haven’t had any problems with it as written, and I’ve received a lot of good reviews on it. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out for you.
Hi 🙂 I made this porridge for the first time this morning. Mine was also very thin and runny. I put in back in the microwave and cooked it longer, probably 2 more minutes and it thickened up nicely then. It was delicious! 🙂
Yum! I am eating this right now and I love it!! I had my doubts, but it really DOES taste like cream of wheat! I added half a scoop THM protein powder and used only 2 donks of stevia powder and later added more almond milk and truvia. Thank you for this recipe! It’s nice to have an S option that tastes like a grain!
So delicious. I have been wanting to make this for awhile now. Today was the day. I added a dash of butter extract for a buttery taste and I left the flax seeds whole. It thickened up nicely and was perfect for my sweet tooth actually. I miss Cream of Wheat and Cream of Rice and this is a nice substitute. THM for life! I am down 26lbs in 3 months. 🙂 Dash of nutmeg is really nice in it too!
Oh my heavens! Why have I not made this before? Such a tummy warming, amazingly tasty warm cereal. I added a scoop of whey protein powder (THM Pristine), and swirled in a TBS or 2 of home made raspberry syrup from Gwen’s Nest.
http://gwens-nest.com/raspberry-lemon-sugar-free-syrup-recipe/
After 2.5 years on THM, I had gotten a bit off track. Too many heavy S’s, not observing the 3 hour rule like I should. Too many intentional crossovers. I have started the 100 Day Challenge and am going to share this recipe over there now.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. I bet that raspberry syrup was great with it!
I have been enjoying this for breakfast on cold mornings. I started adding about a half tablespoon of cocoa powder, and it tastes quite a lot like Cocoa Wheats, my favorite (Michigan/Indiana) breakfast on cold mornings as a kid. Thanks for this great breakfast!
Ooh I loved cocoa wheats as a kid! I’m excited to try this out!
I loved that as a child.
Would using regular dairy milk be just as effective? Money – wise buying a gallon of milk to use for whatever I need is more logical at the moment. Would it raise the carbs too much? I’m not familiar with almond milk or coconut milk.
Regular non-cultured cow’s milk is not on plan for Trim Healthy Mama, which is the healthy eating lifestyle that most of my readers follow. I don’t know if you’re on THM or not, but if you are, yes, regular milk would not be an acceptable sub in this recipe due to the carbs (and type of carbs) involved. That being said, you have to work with what you can afford. I highly recommend buying some unsweetened almond milk (Aldi carries it for not a bad price), but if you can’t, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.
Hi Briana, I’m new to Pinterest & came across this interesting porridge. I’m anxious to try it. I have one question though. Being new to your site I’m curious as to what the S stands for in some of the comments posted ( such as deep S)
Thanks, Linda
Hi Linda! I (and a lot of my readers) follow a healthy eating lifestyle called Trim Healthy Mama. It focuses on a low-glycemic approach to weight loss and health and emphasizes stable blood sugar. The various labels you see on my recipes are “fuel types” for the benefit of my readers who follow THM. 🙂 You can read my quick synopsis of the plan here: https://www.briana-thomas.com/starting-trim-healthy-mama/
Do I HAVE to do an additional protein?
If you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama healthy eating lifestyle, like I and a lot of followers are, then yes. If not, your call, but I recommend it. 🙂
What a perfect way to jumpstart my morning. I just ate a filling bowl of detox porridge, and loved it! I added a little pumpkin spice, just right for a chilly autumn morning! Thank you Briana for all you do. 🙂
I’m getting ready to do my first fuel cycle. Would this be a good breakfast option for deep S days and can I add whey protein to it?
No, I’m afraid this is not Deep S (due to the coconut flour and flaxmeal). But yes, you can add whey protein to it. 🙂
Briana, your detox portage sounds good and had alot of nice replys. I do not fellow to many, but you said God changed your music taste and you liked sacred choral music pulled me in. I am fairly new low carb diet person. My husband is diabetic, so I know it is good for him. Thank you for the recipe. I will give it a try and then rate it ok?
Sounds great, Donna! Welcome!
Thanks for the recipe! I love it!
At this time of year, here in Canada, it is getting a little cold to do morning smoothies, so I was looking for a warm breakfast recipe. No need to look further! This is my new favourite and just what I need for these chilly mornings. I mixed up a larger batch of the dry ingredients, and added protein powder. Now I have a super quick morning option.
That’s a great idea to mix it up ahead of time!
Can this be made without the coconut oil or is that a crucial ingredient in the detox?
The coconut oil really does help with the detox. 🙂
Briana, I am trying this this morning and enjoying it very much! It is very cream of wheat like! I love a hot cooked cereal in the morning. It’s nice to have an S option. Time will tell about the detoxing effect ?
Haha….I’m glad you like it!
Briana, if I don’t use a microwave, how do I make it on the stove?
I’ve never made it on the stove, Julie, so I don’t know. I use a microwave. 😛
I would whisk it all together in a small saucepan and cook till thick and heated through.
Julie, did you try the stove method? We don’t use a microwave either and I’ve been craving Cream of Wheat. Thanks!
Could I use THM baking blend instead of coconut flour?
It won’t have the same “cleansing” effect and you’ll have to use more than the coconut flour called for, but that should probably work. 🙂
Hi, could you tell me what the macros are per portion please. Looks good. Ellie x
I’m not familiar with your terminology, Ellie. Could you clarify?
The nutritional values is what she’s looking for … do you have that handy?
Hi Tina! Trim Healthy Mama, the healthy eating lifestyle that I and a lot of my readers follow (you can find more about it here: https://www.briana-thomas.com/starting-trim-healthy-mama/) makes a point of not having to count nutritional info, so I don’t usually calculate it. You’re welcome to put the ingredients into a site like MyFitnessPal if you want the exact numbers. 🙂
How would I change the flavor?
Add flavorings, berries, defatted peanut flour…anything you like. If you want to keep this low-carb (and an S for Trim Healthy Mamas), obviously only add low-carb ingredients.
can I grind shredded coconut to make coconut powder? for some reason coconut powder is hard to find here but shredded coconut is easy to find. As this says detox….should I be expecting , um, don’t leave home results? hahaha!
Hi Deana! The recipe actually calls for storebought coconut *flour*. You can try using unsweetened shredded coconut that you grind yourself, but it won’t absorb nearly as much liquid as the storebought kind so you’d probably need more of it. As for the detox results, it shouldn’t be anything too bad that will keep you running to the bathroom all day. That being said, ingredients affect different people in various ways. 😛
I got too much stevia in it this morning, but otherwise it was yummy…is the stevia for any purpose other than sweetenimg? Could i ake it without and then add xylitol?
You can gladly use any low-glycemic sweetener of your choice, Tammi!
T of golden flax is tbsp?
That is correct.
this looks yummy! can’t wait to try.
You had me at Slime!
Love your honest reviews. hahahah
Gratefully,
Dawn
Hahaha…glad you appreciate my sense of humor. 😉
Briana I LOVE your recipes and your bolgs… I was wondering if this could be made with something other than coconut flour… I really don’t like the taste, smell or texture of coconut.. PLEASE HELP!!!
After the last month I had a DETOX would be wonderful!!
Thanks,
The coconut is pretty much the foundation of this and accounts for a lot of the detox properties. Storebought coconut flour doesn’t even really taste like coconut to me, but if you don’t care for it, maybe you could try this detox drink instead: https://www.briana-thomas.com/the-yummy-eggnog-detox/
I have never bought coconut flour…where can you buy it, do you know? I am not specifically following the THM plan, so would it be okay to put a banana in this or some other fruit? Which one would be most beneficial? And how about nuts? I was thinking it would taste good to add some sort of nuts. Sorry to ask so many questions! Have a great day, Briana! 🙂
Questions are awesome. 🙂 I believe I have a link to the coconut flour below the recipe. You can also buy it from Sam’s Club in a big 5 lb. bag for a very reasonable price (around $7 I think). THat’s where we get ours. Nuts would be great in this, as would berries. Both would keep this weight loss friendly. If you’re not following the THM plan and not looking to lose weight, any kind of fruit would be fine as well.