Cauliflower Oats with Honey is a delicious way to sneak some veggies in your breakfast. Filled with clean and nutritious ingredients, this recipe will keep you energized all morning long.

Bowl of Cauliflower Oats with Honey, Banana, Coconut and Blueberries on top.

Cauliflower Oats is such a great way to sneak some veggies into your breakfast. And guess what? You’ll barely recognize the difference!

One of my favorite parts of this Cauliflower Oats Recipe is that the cauliflower creates a larger portion. I think it’s safe to say that I’m not the only one who loves to eat more food without adding a ton of calories.

Lastly, this healthier oats recipe is DECADENT. When you make this for yourself or your loved ones, you will feel like you’re having a treat!

Even though it’s decadent, it’s made with clean ingredients and nutritious to fuel your body.

Main Ingredients

Eating a bowl of Cauliflower Oatmeal with toppings.

How to Make Cauliflower Oats with Honey

  1. Bring the almond milk to a boil in a medium saucepan
  2. Once the water is boiling, add in the riced cauliflower
  3. Allow the cauliflower to cook for 5 minutes, then add in the quick cooking steel cut oats and lower the heat to low
  4. Cook the oats per the instructions on the package
  5. When majority of the almond milk has been absorbed, add in the mashed bananas
  6. Next add in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract
  7. Stir until fully combined and let simmer on low a few minutes
  8. Let cool slightly
  9. Scoop yourself a portion in your favorite bowl
  10. Add your desired toppings. I love to add peanut butter, fresh blueberries and a honey drizzle
  11. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is oatmeal healthy?

Yes, oatmeal is extremely healthy and filling! Of course this is also dependent on what additional ingredients you add to the oatmeal.

This recipe in particular uses honey as a sweetener and nutritious ingredients.

Can I used rolled oats in this recipe

Yes! You can substitute rolled oats however the amount of oats needed will change. Use 1/2 cup of rolled oats for every 1/4 cup of steel cut oats.

How do I know the oats are done cooking?

They oats are done cooking when the almond milk is completely absorbed into the oats, the texture is somewhat thick and the oats are tender/fully cooked.

What is the best way to store these Cauliflower Oats with Honey?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

What are the nutritional benefits of oatmeal?

Oatmeal lowers your blood sugar, contains antioxidants and promotes healthy bacteria in your gut. You can find more nutritional benefits in this article.

Bowl of Oatmeal with Cauliflower and toppings.
Cauliflower Oats with Honey and toppings.
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Cauliflower Oats with Honey

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Cauliflower Oats with Honey is a delicious way to sneak some veggies in your breakfast. Filled with clean and nutritious ingredients, this recipe will keep you energized all morning long.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, or your preferred milk
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 1 tbsp honey, (optional, for added sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup quick-cook steel cut oats
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey, for topping
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter, for topping
  • fresh blueberries, for topping
  • coconut flakes, for topping
  • fresh banana slices, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Bring the almond milk to a boil in a medium saucepan
  • Once the water is boiling, add in the riced cauliflower
  • Allow the cauliflower to cook for 5 minutes, then add in the quick cooking steel cut oats and lower the heat to low
  • Cook the oats per the instructions on the package
  • When majority of the almond milk has been absorbed, add in the mashed bananas
  • Next add in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract
  • Stir until fully combined and let simmer on low a few minutes
  • Let cool slightly
  • Scoop yourself a portion in your favorite bowl
  • Add your desired toppings. I love to add peanut butter, fresh blueberries and a honey drizzle
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 334mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 183mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast, breakfast recipes, cauliflower oatmeal, cauliflower oats, chocolate oatmeal, chocolate oats, healthy breakfast, oatmeal recipe, oatmeal recipes, oatmeal toppings

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