Cinnamon Pecan Cauli Oats

Method7 steps · about 8 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Choose one method for this single serving: microwave (steps 1–3) OR stovetop (steps 4–7), using the same listed ingredients once. For the microwave method, combine the rolled oats (1/2 cup), riced cauliflower (1/2 cup), butter (1/2 Tbsp), cinnamon (1/4 tsp), salt (1/8 tsp), milk (1/2 cup) and water (1/4 cup) in a microwave-safe bowl and stir.

   Uses 1/2 cup rolled oats · 1/2 cup riced cauliflower · 1/2 Tbsp butter · 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon · 1/8 tsp salt · 1/2 cup milk · 1/4 cup water

   
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   Step 2: Microwave for 3 minutes total, pausing to stir every minute or more often near the end to prevent boiling over.

   Microwave 3 min total; pause and stir each minute · 3 minUses microwave oat mixture

   
3. 3

   Step 3: For the microwave method, stir in the brown sugar (1 Tbsp) and chopped pecans (1 Tbsp) just before serving. The microwave serving is now complete; skip steps 4–7.

   Uses microwaved oats · 1 Tbsp brown sugar · 1 Tbsp chopped pecans

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   Step 4: Alternative stovetop method: use this instead of steps 1–3. Combine the riced cauliflower (1/2 cup), butter (1/2 Tbsp), cinnamon (1/4 tsp), salt (1/8 tsp), milk (1/2 cup) and water (1/4 cup) in a small saucepan and stir.

   Uses 1/2 cup riced cauliflower · 1/2 Tbsp butter · 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon · 1/8 tsp salt · 1/2 cup milk · 1/4 cup water

   
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   Step 5: Place a lid on top and bring the pot up to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

   Uses stovetop cauliflower and milk mixture

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   Step 6: Once boiling, add the rolled oats (1/2 cup) and stir to combine. Turn the heat down to low and let the oats simmer for three minutes, stirring occasionally. After three minutes, turn the heat off and allow the oats to rest for 2-3 minutes.

   Stovetop simmer 3 min, then rest 2–3 min · 3 minUses gently boiling cauliflower mixture · 1/2 cup rolled oats

   
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   Step 7: For the stovetop method, top the rested oats with brown sugar (1 Tbsp) and chopped pecans (1 Tbsp) just before serving.

   Uses simmered and rested stovetop oats · 1 Tbsp brown sugar · 1 Tbsp chopped pecans