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Make Your Cozy Bowl of Oatmeal Low-Carb by Swapping in a Super-Surprising Star Ingredient

Tehrene Firman

August 16, 2018

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Sticking to a low-carb nutrition plan, like the keto diet, can be especially tough during. Even if you skip all the toast (yes, even the kind topped with avocado smash), bagels, pancakes, and pastries and opt for a healthy choice, like oatmeal, you're still looking at a hearty heaping of carbs per serving. There is a tasty way to get your warm and cozy fix while sticking to your meal plan, though: Subbing in some cauliflower. Yes, you read that right.

In a recent Instagram post, Lauren Sambataro, trainer director at AKT in Motion, where A-listers like Kelly Ripa sweat it out, recently shared her latest breakfast obsession: oats-free cauliflower oatmeal. It might sound like a weird choice for your morning meal, but the cruciferious veggie that magically turns into to-die-for pizza crust and fluffy rice is also a pretty great sub in your a.m. bowls. "I promise you it’s delicious—and so easy," she writes in the caption.

I’d give you 50 bucks if you could guess what’s in this dish. But I just can’t wait for your answer because I’m so excited about what I made!!!! My new obsession pictured above is CAULIFLOWER OATMEAL. And before you go throw up in your mouth, I promise you it’s delicious, and SO easy. Frozen cauliflower lightly steamed and chopped, add almond butter, coconut flakes, sea salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Inspired by @emilyschromm and @jaelynwolf - I’m so glad I caught this one! Healthier than oats? I mean it is a vegetable.... . . . . . #sambiefit #hacksforher #foodporn #paleo #cauliflower #glutenfree #foodhacks #healthy #oatmeal #vegetables

A post shared by Lauren Sambataro (@sambie_fit) on Aug 14, 2018 at 5:25pm PDT

To create your own low-carb oatmeal, lightly steam some frozen cauliflower, chop it up, and put it in your bowl. For a creamier consistency, personal trainer Emily Schromm—Sambataro's inspiration behind the meal—recommends blending it or putting it in a food processor, then popping it in the microwave for a few minutes. Then comes the fun part: the toppings. "Add almond butter, coconut flakes, sea salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract," she says.

Aside from this revamped oatmeal being a great option for anyone on a low-carb diet, it's also a stellar way to add more veggies into your day—which is always a good thing. And since cauliflower has now edged its way into each meal of your day, perhaps its next frontier is dessert. Keep an eye out, healthy eaters!

This three-second hack will help your veggies last longer in the fridge. Or, find out how burnt fall veggies can upgrade your toast.