It is time to rethink oatmeal. If you are not a big fan of traditional oatmeal, this faux oatmeal recipe might be the game-changer for you. It is 100% gluten free and dairy free and it can be made nut free if you omit the nut topping and switch out the almond milk for hemp seed milk or rice milk.
Traditional real oatmeal is healthy for you no doubt. It contains a lot of essential dietary fiber that your body needs. But sometimes it is just fun to play around with different food ingredients and make your morning oatmeal that more interesting. Meal times can be play times too you know! In this “oatmeal” recipe, I am using riced cauliflower instead…imagine that!
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable. It is very low in calories and contains a lot of essential nutrients and unique plant compounds that have been studied and shown to reduce the risk of many diseases including cancer. Consuming one cup of cauliflower will give you 3 whopping grams of fiber and almost all of your daily required intake of vitamin C. Your body needs fiber to maintain your gut health so that it can effectively fight off inflammation. One cup of cauliflower will also give you a fifth of your daily required intake of vitamin K and a broad spectrum of other trace minerals such as folate, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. [1]
And here’s the bonus. Cauliflower happens to be really delicious too. It has a mild nutty flavor that comes through with a hint of sweetness that’s very addictive. Because of its very versatile flavor profile, the cauliflower has recently become a vegan switch-up superstar in other traditionally meat dishes such as “buffalo wings”. So give this “faux” oatmeal recipe a try and you will be pleasantly surprised at what your taste buds will discover!
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| Cauliflower Rice Oatmeal |
| Traditional real oatmeal is healthy for you no doubt. It contains a lot of essential dietary fiber that your body needs. But sometimes it is just fun to play around with different food ingredients and make your morning oatmeal that more interesting. Meal times can be play times too you know! In this “oatmeal” recipe, I am using riced cauliflower instead…imagine that! |
| Traditional real oatmeal is healthy for you no doubt. It contains a lot of essential dietary fiber that your body needs. But sometimes it is just fun to play around with different food ingredients and make your morning oatmeal that more interesting. Meal times can be play times too you know! In this “oatmeal” recipe, I am using riced cauliflower instead…imagine that! |
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 1serving | 5minutes | 20minutes | 0 |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1serving | 5minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 20minutes | 0 |
- 1 whole cauliflower (or buy prepared cauliflower rice)
- 1 tbsp butter organic, grass-fed (or ghee)
- 1 cup almond milk (or hemp, rice or coconut milk)
- 1 whole banana sliced
- 4 tbsp flaxseeds ground
- 1/4 cup berries fresh, organic
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 cup nuts mixed, (optional. For crunch)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
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- In a steamer, steam cauliflower rice until soften, about 10 to 15 minutes. If you are starting out with a whole head of cauliflower, remove the tough bottom and core and chop into fine pieces with your chef’s knife (i.e. ricing the cauliflower).
- Once the cauliflower rice is done, remove from steamer into a mixing bowl and add butter. The residual heat from the cauliflower will melt the butter. Season with salt (if using).
- Once the cauliflower has cooled, add the almond milk and stir well to combine. It is ok if your cauliflower starts becoming a little mushy as you mix in the almond milk. It is supposed to be faux oatmeal remember?
- Dish onto serving plate and top with sliced banana, fresh berries and sprinkle with ground flaxseeds and ground cinnamon.
- Enjoy this healthy breakfast alternative without the gluten!
