Good Morning! We’re back to Monday. And only 2 more weeks until my birthday! Yay!
Hopefully everyone enjoyed their weekends. Even though it is not quite Fall yet, I’ve gotten started on that Bucket List. I’m a little too eager for Fall to arrive I think. Today I won’t be sharing that pumpkin recipe though, that can wait for another day:)
I woke up this morning not feeling the best. I have been getting super anxious every night before bed, and well honestly this anxiety lasts throughout most of the day as well. It makes perfect sense, as I was discussing with my nutritionist plans to increase my calories.
I felt particularly lucky this morning, as I was reminded I had a batch of already prepared pumpkin overnight buckwheat in the fridge for breakfast.
This batch had 1/3 cup buckwheat cereal, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1/3 cup pumpkin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, stevia, 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds, and topped with the last of my cashew butter.
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I will be sharing a recipe I finally tried out for dinner over the weekend. Cauliflower crust has become increasingly popular, and there are so many recipes out there. Since I was unsure of which to use, I just sort of created my own and hoped for the best. Luckily it worked out well.
This cauliflower crust is the perfect base for your favourite toppings and its served for one. I don’t need a whole crust to myself, so I just adjusted it to my own needs.
Cauliflower is clearly not your typical pizza crust, as its made from a vegetable. But, it really is marvelous.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust (serves one, gluten free, grain free)
- 1 cups cauliflower rice (100 grams)
- 3 tablespoons egg whites
- 3 tablespoons goat cheese (soft)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon almond flour (you could use any other flour though)
- dash of sea salt, oregano, and basil
Preheat oven to 400 ° F.
Process raw cauliflower (not the stems or leaves), until it reaches rice like texture.
Microwave the cauliflower for about 5-6 minutes.
Squeeze excess liquid from riced cauliflower (once cool), and combine all ingredients into a bowl.
Line a baking pan with a lightly greased sheet of parchment paper.
Spread mixture evenly onto the pan (don’t flatten or spread it out too much, or it will burn)
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.
I topped my delicious crust with some tomato paste, sauteed spinach cooked in coconut oil, and some extra nutritional yeast. I also had some broiled tempeh on the side, for some protein.
After dinner, I dived into a protein muffin. These have been great for night snacks, since I can change the ingredients all the time and have different ones everyday.
This particular one was made with 2 tablespoons teff flour, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, and 1/3 cup pumpkin, instead of the usual recipe. Served alongside coconut frosting and peanut flour paste.
Check out Katie’s round up of Marvelous in my Monday posts today too!!
*And don’t forget to like my page on facebook, since I just got one:)
Have you tried cauliflower crust yet?
What’s your favourite snack to have before bed?
Have a marvelous day, please!:)
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Sorry to hear about the anxiety over increasing cals, but I know you know it’s for the best. Your body is gonna thank you so much and you’re just going to get stronger!!
Lovin the pizza crust recipe– I keep seeing them around blogland and now I really gotta make it! YUMMMM
Have a great day pretty lady!
Very true!! Its so weird to be eating more food, I feel like its so much, but I think I just need to start eating more fats so its not so much volume!! Which isn’t too bad, bring on the eggs and nut butter:)
I had massive success with Sprint2thetables cauliflower crust pizza, so I can’t wait to try your version. I adore your recipes,(in case you didn’t know already:p), and love all things with almond flour, so it will be a winner for sure.
I have tons of snacks before bed, yah, I. eat.a.lot! Many of these snacks you were the creator of actually:). Hmm let’s see…a recent favourite- a bowl of chocolate tofu mousse( just tofu,maple syrup/stevia, cocoa, sea salt & almond milk blended in the bullet), topped with strawberries, your banana microwave muffin( I LOVE that!!!), a ball of your peanut buttah fudge & some broken up dark chocolate, ya know, for good measure. Uh yum.
I hope your anxiety starts easing up real soon Lisa:).
Xxx
Oh tofu mousse sounds good! I love the banana microwave muffin as well! So tasty!
Thanks Sarah! The anxiety was MUCH better today, so hopefully it improves from here on!
Everything looks delish as usual
I get anxiety a lot before bed, too. Mostly because I’m stressed over school and what not, but it’s still not fun. Just try to relax and take deep breaths, that’s what I do. Great advice, huh? haha 
Ha ha. I think that’s good advice. Its kind of hard to wind down once you get stressed out. I just try and meditate a bit. It was so hard at first, but now its a lot easier.
Hang in there I’m sure you will adjust to the increase in calories in no time! All it can do is make you feel better I promise! I love that cauliflower pizza crust recipe! I have yet to see it with goat cheese in it so I love that you put that in there!
I just had to add goat cheese, since its one of my faves:)
I need to try this!
You know, I have never cooked with cauliflower! it’s definitely on my list of things to try though. Guess I should invest first in a food processor. Thanks for the recipe!
oh man that looks good. Do you think it would work with broccoli? That is all I have because it was on sale… haha
That’s a good question! I’m not too sure, they are pretty similar so it might! You may need to add more egg though.
So glad to see you got a blog FB page! You are well on your way to being a social media maestro, lady! Ahh I have been dying to make the cauliflower pizza crust. I don’t have most of those ingredients though, I need to go shopping for them. I hope my mom will make this with me someday but I don’t know, may be too adventurous for her!
Ha ha. I know I finally got a FB page. I’m so behind;)
Hi Lisa- I’m not trying to be harsh- but you say you need to up your cals right? Well, vegetables on top of a vegetable crust isn’t going to do anything for you- why not a healthy whole wheat crust instead? I know it’s hard but from your latest posts it dosen’t really seem like you’re trying very hard- all your recipes are super healthified which is not what you need at this point.
Definitely not being harsh! That is true. I actually made this before I upped my calories, so you are right that it is not enough. At all. And after talking with my nutritionist, I’ve realized I’ve been totally overloading on veggies, so I’d feel full and not eat enough complex carbs, simply to avoid those products. I think at the beginning I wasn’t really trying that hard, but now I’ve definitely made more of an effort.
I love cauliflower pizza! I had it over the weekend with goats cheese and it was sooo good. Not as pretty as yours but definitely scummy hehe. Hope your anxiety gets better, just try not to be overcome by it
Thanks Anna! Its getting a bit better now!
I’ve been wanting to make this crust for a LONG time but I don’t have a food processor so I can’t make my cauliflower rice properly. I only have a Magic Bullet and it does NOT do the job.
Oh boo!! I tried it with the magic bullet the first time, yes not so successful ha ha.
Knowing you have to increase your calories is always a bit anxiety-inducing – just remember it’s for the best!
I haven’t tried cauliflower crust yet – it’s on the list of stuff I need to try!
It’s true. The anxiety is slowly getting better. I know it will creep in and out throughout this time.
This looks so fresh and tasty! Thanks for sharing
I love cauliflower crust… I haven’t made it in months though. I’m thinking that needs to change soon!
OMG! 2 cups of cauliflower?? Don’t you get super bloated after eating this? LOL.
It was actually 1 cup…I messed up ha ha.
Well as you read on my post today, you know I am sooo on the same page with you with regards to weight gain, calories increasing and all of that. Gosh it is just a horrid anxiety to have and let me tell you, I am struggling. I will say that knowing you are there fighting back too is helpful… I know there is someone who feels as I do, yet is pushing through anyway. You have this, and so do I… I think
Not but we do for sure!
Oh and yes, this pizza crust is interesting! Although I would have to only have a bit… I would be crazy gassy from all of the cauliflower! TMI for sure
It really is. I’m amazed at how long this recovery process really is. I am definitely struggling a lot too. I’ve made some increases, but am totally panicking about having to go further. But, I know its needed!
My cauliflower crust fell apart!!!
Stink… I just ordered that buckwheat cereal!
Oh boo!! Maybe less cauliflower? I’m trying this one again.
I’m glad you finally tried this because I thought you would like it. Keeping experimenting with it, I’ve made so many different versions and they’ve all been good. Increasing your intake and gaining healthy weight is hardest at the beginning and only gets easier if you keep the consistency. Keep your eye on the prize: your health and happiness. You can do it.
I can’t wait to experiment with even more versions:)
Yah, this first few weeks is definitely TOUGH. I’m going to keep at it though! Thanks for the positive words!
I’m obsessed with cauliflower crust! Did having 2C make you bloat? Mine has 100g… but I soooo wish I could add goat cheese to it. YUM!
I’d be curious to see what you think about having a FB page. I’ve been resisting…
Oh yah, you can’t have the goat cheese. That stinks;) After November. Ha ha. I’ve alternated between 1 cup-2 cups. 2 cups seems to push it a little ha ha.
So far…the FB page isn’t my favourite but we’ll see.
I love cauliflower crust with goats cheese! It’s a staple around here! I love how you add nutritional yeast to it also! Will have to try it!