Low-Carb Rice Pudding (Cauliflower & Coconut)
Looking for an easy breakfast that fits your low carb rice pudding routine? This low-carb rice pudding is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 5 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 5 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 230 g cauliflower
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1–2 pinches vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon or cinnamon blossom
- 70 g xylitol
- 30 g chia seeds
- 20 g butter
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower, remove the core and grate the florets very finely (with a cheese grater or food processor).
- Heat the grated cauliflower, coconut milk, vanilla and 50 g xylitol in a pot; simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes. Stir in 30 g chia seeds and simmer 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cinnamon with 20 g xylitol. Divide the rice pudding between 2 bowls and sprinkle with the cinnamon-xylitol mix. Shave 20 g butter into small curls with a teaspoon and dot on top.
Tips & Variations
Serve warm as a sweet breakfast or chilled as a dessert. The chia seeds are what give it that thick, starchy feel.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 5 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Low-Carb Rice Pudding contains just 5 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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