Low-Carb Chocolate Cauliflower “Noatmeal” Oatmeal
This Chocolate Cauliflower “Noatmeal” Oatmeal recipe is a low carb and grain-free breakfast porridge that is perfect for paleo and keto diets.
Chocolate Cauliflower “Noatmeal” (get it…no-oats-oatmeal = noatmeal?) definitely falls into that category of weird-sounding foods. While you may initially think that making a sweet, oatmeal dish using cauliflower just sounds wrong, I promise you that it’s really good!
This chocolate version of noatmeal I’m sharing with you today is not only delicious, but it’s super healthy too. This grain-free breakfast has approximately:
- 215 calories per serving, plus
- 10 grams of fat,
- 16 grams carbohydrates,
- 6 grams of fiber,
- and 18 grams of protein
Additionally, one serving of this paleo noatmeal contains 125% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. And, it tastes great!
Recipe Steps
This healthy breakfast recipe takes some effort to make, but you make the cauliflower rice ahead of time to make it more efficient.
Step One
The first step to make low carb oatmeal is to start with a medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets. Give the florets a wash in the sink and then add them to the base of a food processor.
Step Two
After you’ve made your cauliflower rice, it’s time to gather up the rest of your ingredients. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of this post for exact measurements and cooking times.
Step Three
Place the almond milk and cauliflower rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Then, add the eggs and cook the oatmeal for about 8 minutes.
Step Four
The last step is to stir in the cocoa powder, maple-flavored Lakanto syrup, collagen protein, and almond butter. I also like to top the finished noatmeal with some strawberries for color and a little extra sweetness.
FAQs
Can I use frozen cauliflower rice for this noatmeal recipe instead of making my own?
Yes, but you you’ll need to de-frost frozen cauliflower rice in the microwave or let it defrost overnight in the fridge before using it. Be sure to squeeze out any excess water from the frozen version before making this dish.
What does this recipe taste like? Can you taste the cauliflower?
This cauliflower-based oatmeal has very little flavor of cauliflower, mostly because it’s covered up by the flavors of the chocolate, maple-flavored syrup, strawberries, and almond butter. That said, the texture is slightly crunchier than oatmeal made from oats. But, all in all, I think it is an excellent substitution, especially if you are on a grain-free diet.
Items Recommended
Other Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Might Like
- Rosemary Coffee
- Vanilla Hemp Milk
- Keto Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Mint Tea
Here’s the printable recipe:
PrintChocolate Cauliflower “Noatmeal” Oatmeal
This recipe is a paleo and grain-free version of oatmeal using cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (about the amount that comes from a medium head of cauliflower)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Lakanto maple flavored syrup*
- 2 scoops collagen protein powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, for topping
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs, for topping
Instructions
- Place the almond milk and cauliflower rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the eggs and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, maple-flavored syrup, collagen powder, and almond butter.
- Serve hot, with sliced strawberries and cacao nibs on top.
Notes
* You can use real maple syrup, if you prefer. But, then this recipe will not be low-carb.
Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Keywords: cauliflower oatmeal, grain-free oatmeal, paleo oatmeal
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Hey Carrie,
I’ve been keen to try this 🙂 innovative take! What sweetener did you use?
I used molasses! 🙂
What does the protein collagen do and do you need to add it? I’ve never heard of it but am willing to try.
Thanks
Angela W
Stockton Ca
Hi Angela! Collagen is a great source of protein, here is some info about it: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/secrets-about-collagen-protein/. You don’t have to add it to this dish, but it really pumps up the nutrition value. LMK if you have any other questions!
Hello Carrie!
I am super excited to try this recipe. I tried a Zucchini Oatmeal recipe, but didn’t enjoy it much. Then I was like… why the heck didn’t I try cauliflower. I started searching and stumbled upon this recipe… and it looks just like oats! Looks so Delicious and I cannot wait to try it. Though my question is… can I leave out the collagen protein? I do not have, and honestly do not intend on getting any. I always end up having excess stuff in the pantry that I do not use as often.
Yes, you can leave out the collagen. It will still taste great! Enjoy!
I’m a huge fan of this recipe. Sometimes I use peanut butter and that further helps reduce any taste of the cauliflower. It’s actually really delicious!!!
★★★★★
Brilliant!
Thank you!