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Cinnamon Bun Caulioats (Gluten Free, Grain Free)

By: Samantha RowlandUpdated: March 17, 2019

Gluten FreeVeganWhole30PaleoHigh Protein
Overhead shot of large red bowl filled with cinnamon-raisin-cauliflower-oats topped with raisins and chopped walnuts with pinterest texts on the bottom of the photo

Bursting with flavor this bowl of cinnamon bun caulioats is the perfect breakfast or pre workout  meal!  If you are trying to get more veggies in your day then this vegan, gluten free, paleo, whole30 approved breakfast is for you!!

cinnamon bun caulioats packed with veggies

 

Breakfast do you love it??  I have a confession to make. I rarely eat breakfast before noon! Gasp! I know, that’s against everything you expect from a personal trainer and nutrition coach right?  Well if you know me that won’t be a surprise. My philosophy is that you have to do what you can maintain long term. That’s why I don’t believe in diets! And to be honest I like to sip coffee and get some work done before eating breakfast. I still adore breakfast foods though so you better believe I don’t miss out on that meal. It’s just a little later in the day.

And my new favorite obsession has been protein caulioats or cauliflower oats. This bowl of cinnamon bun caulioats has all your favorite flavors of a cinnamon bun without the added carbs, unnecessary fats and all that sugar. Oh and the added benefit of protein, vegetables, vitamins and minerals and fiber! I’m pretty sure you know what version of cinnamon buns I would recommend to my nutrition clients right??

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vegan cinnamon bun caulioats breakfast

Did I mention this cinnamon bun caulioats can be ready in about 3 minutes? And you thought you didn’t have time to make a substantial breakfast. What’s the secret?  Meal prep of course. And I’m not talking that drawn out meal prep that no one has time for. I’m talking the 1-2 hours do the things that take the longest so you can save time during the week. My meal prep that includes ricing cauliflower and making quinoa (or some other grain) and maybe a batch of crockpot chicken breast or black beans.

Don’t have time for that?  Hit up Trader Joe’s (or Target) and buy some frozen riced cauliflower and quinoa. Done! Meal prep made easy!

cinnamon bun caulioats with drizzled coconut butter

Ok back to the caulioats. So I mentioned in this apple cinnamon caulioats post some of my best practices which included having already cooked and cooled the riced cauliflower. Need some tips on how to make cauliflower rice at home? Check out this post on how to make cilantro lime cauliflower rice!

How to add protein to this Cauliflower Oatmeal

One of the keys to making this cinnamon bun caulioats packed with nutrition is using protein powder. I love Nuzest Pea Protein in vanilla for this. Nuzest is plant based protein without any added sugar or artificial sweeteners. I have to admit I don’t drink protein shakes. This girl likes to make food or green smoothies with my protein powder (but the mocha of this brand I will drink as a shake with just unsweetened coconut milk. It’s so good.) Ok back to protein, you can use a whey protein for this as well but I can’t promise the texture will be exact so you might need to add one or two teaspoons of chia seeds as well to help thicken it to the right consistency.

cinnamon bun caulioats in a red bowl

You will also need some coconut butter to get that yummy frosting layer. The best part is that the coconut butter will harden on the cold caulioats so you get to break through the shell if you let it sit for a few minutes. Sounds amazing right? Well it is. And that makes it the perfect mid-afternoon break up the day at work snack too. Tell me when is the last time you had vegetables during your 3pm slump! Well now it’s going to be EVERYDAY!!

cinnamon bun caulioats with raisins and nuts

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Cinnamon Bun Caulioats

These cinnamon bun caulioats are the perfect breakfast! These caulioats are packed with veggies, protein, and fiber and are gluten free, vegan, paleo, whole30 approved caulioats. These even have frosting!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower oats, caulioats
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 1- 1 1/2 cups cooked cauliflower rice - cooled
  • 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder - I used Vega One Performance Protein
  • 1/2-3/4 cup milk - depending on your protein powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1-2 tbs. raisins
  • 1-2 tbs. walnuts - chopped
  • 1 tbs. coconut butter

Instructions

  • Cook cauliflower rice for 5 minutes in microwave.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooled cauliflower rice, protein powder, milk and cinnamon.
  • Once combined, top with raisins, walnuts and coconut butter.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
498
Fat
 
20
g
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
Fiber
 
19
g
Sugar
 
10
g
Protein
 
41
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Danita Carr

    May 24, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Who would have thought that eating cauliflower for breakfast could taste so good!? ;p Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictories

    Reply
  2. Farrah

    May 22, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Oooo, I like this idea a lot! :D! And what what for 3 minute prep time!? Can’t wait to try this! <3

    Reply
  3. Ginger Wroot

    May 21, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    I am so intrigued by this riff on regular oatmeal for breakfast…that head of cauliflower is calling to me in the fridge now! Pinned and can’t wait to try it!
    –G
    http://gingerwroot.com

    Reply
  4. Jen

    May 16, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    The caulioats make me a little nervous, but cinnamon bun…I’m sold. Can’t wait to try this.Now that I have time for breakfast, I’m looking for new recipes!

    Reply
  5. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    May 16, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Hello deliciousness! This looks SO good!

    Reply
  6. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    May 16, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Another great caulioat recipe. Bravo. I am a breakfast first thing with coffee kind of girl. xo Lauren

    Reply
  7. Annmarie

    May 16, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Caulioats? That is genius! Looks delish!

    Reply
  8. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    May 16, 2016 at 8:41 am

    What a yummy idea! I have not had caulioats yet. I’m fascinated.
    I would be soooo hungry not to eat before noon! I like to eat at 7!

    Reply
  9. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    May 16, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Well when you make cauliflower taste like dessert… ;)

    Reply
  10. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    May 16, 2016 at 7:08 am

    I’m seriously obsessed with this idea. I really must try it! Maybe for dinner tonight lol

    Reply

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