Can I use frozen cauliflower rice for this recipe instead of making my own?

Yes, you can! You'll need to cook it longer to make sure it get cooked through. See my guide on how to freeze cauliflower .

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.

Can I do a mix of cauliflower rice and rolled oats?

If you aren't on a strict grain-free or low-carb diet, you can add up to 1/2 cup rolled oats to 1/2 cup of cauliflower rice in this recipe. You might also like this Low Carb Hot Cereal recipe using a mix of seeds.

I thought people on paleo diets skipped breakfast?

While a lot of people do skip breakfast, it's not necessarily the healthiest habit for everyone. Read my article on the risks of intermittent fasting for women .

Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal (Oat-Free)

Ingredients

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1 cup unsweetened almond milk or your favorite milk
3 cups cauliflower rice (about the amount that comes from a medium head of cauliflower)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup or Lakanto maple-flavored sweetener
2 scoops collagen protein powder
2 tablespoons almond butter
1/2 cup chopped strawberries, (optional, for topping)
2 tablespoons cacao nibs, (optional, for topping)

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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, sweetener, collagen powder, and almond butter.
Serve hot, with sliced strawberries and cacao nibs on top (optional).

Notes

Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
If you aren’t on a strict low-carb diet, feel free to use up to 1/2 cup of rolled oats along with 1/2 cup of cauliflower rice to make this recipe most like a real oatmeal. The cooking instructions stay the same.
If you are short on time, you can make the cauliflower rice up to 2 days ahead of time. Or, you can use bagged cauliflower rice or frozen cauliflower rice.
You can use whatever type of milk you like in this recipe.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 258
Sugar: 12.1 g
Sodium: 235.2 mg
Fat: 12.1 g
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Carbohydrates: 23.9 g
Fiber: 6.9 g
Protein: 19.1 g
Cholesterol: 186 mg