N’Oatmeal; A Low Carb, Low Cal Cauliflower Surprise

Taking it easy on the carbs and calories, but not want to miss out on your breakfast oatmeal? Try my new discovery n’oatmeal; a very low carb, low calorie, gluten free, lactose free oatmeal made with the extremely versatile vegetable cauliflower.

Cauliflower?! Yes, cauliflower! Cauliflower is besides low carb and low cal, also very healthy. It contains lots of vitamins B6 (helps break down proteins),C (maintains healthy skin) and K (bone health) and provides folate (important for cell repair), potassium (maintains fluid balance), fiber (aids in digestion and beneficial for controlling the blood sugar level), manganese (aids in metabolism of foods) and phosphorus (protein formation and hormonal balance). 

Cauliflower is also a very versatile ingredient. You can for example use it as a pizza bottom or as a substitute for rice.

The latter is called “riced cauliflower”. The recipe for N’oatmeal also asks for riced cauliflower. Wondering how to make riced cauliflower? Here’s how:

* cut a cauliflower in florets
* put the florets in a food processor (I used this one)
* shortly pulse about 3 times and voilá, there you have riced cauliflowerrrr!

Now you’re ready to make your own N’oatmeal!