Protein Cauliflower Oats With Sautéed Strawberries
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Protein Cauliflower Oats With Sautéed Strawberries
Description
Protein Cauliflower Oats With Sautéed Strawberries combines riced frozen cauliflower with rolled oats, cooked together until creamy. The addition of protein powder and cashew butter fortifies the dish, providing a boost of sustenance and a slightly nutty note. Strawberries are gently cooked in coconut oil until soft and lightly browned, offering a sweet and tender contrast to the oat mixture. The oats and cauliflower cook in water with cinnamon and a pinch of sweetener, yielding a naturally sweet and smooth porridge.
The sautéing of strawberries concentrates their flavor and softens their texture, making them a warm complement to the protein-enriched oats. This recipe can serve well as a filling breakfast bowl or a wholesome snack. The ingredients contribute to a balanced mouthfeel, mixing creamy oats with subtle fruity acidity and nuttiness from the cashew butter.
Serving immediately after topping with strawberries and nut butter ensures optimal texture. The combination encourages a nutrient-dense start to the day or a satiating snack.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/3 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch stevia or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 cup cauliflower frozen, riced
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons protein powder of choice
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter or any nut butter
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a medium-sized pan on medium-low heat. Add the strawberries and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly brown (about 2 minutes). Set aside.
- In a small pot, stir together the oats, cinnamon, and Stevia. Add in the riced cauliflower and water and stir.
- Bring the oats and cauliflower mixture to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until your mixture is creamy with just a little water remaining. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in the protein powder, then top with the strawberries and nut butter.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.5g | 13% |
| Protein | 48.7g | 97% |
| Fat | 17.1g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% |
| Sugar | 6.7g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.