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The Best Cauliflower Toast (A Must-Try Paleo Bread Recipe)

By Jess

5 from 1 ratings

Two of the most convenient breakfast meals of all time is simply making toast with butter and jam, or some kind of a breakfast sandwich. Think plain toast with concord grape jam and whipped butter, or a classic BLT sandwich to fuel me up for a long day. However, after making the shift to a paleo lifestyle, and realizing how much better I felt when I avoided specific products such as those that contain gluten. toast became a thing of the past. Until I found this recipe, that is. Cauliflower toast might sound a little strange at first, but trust me, after you try it for yourself, you’ll see that it’s actually a perfect paleo-friendly replacement for bread.

cauliflower recipe

If you’ve been craving toast to make your favorite breakfast sandwich ever since switching to a paleo diet, this recipe has just the thing for you. It makes cauliflower toast by processing cauliflower florets and combining them with a few other choice ingredients. It may sound a little bit weird, but once you try it with your favorite sandwich topping, you’ll see just how good it really is.

Gluten-Free Toast for Pastas, Sandwiches, Dipping

Not only is gluten being linked to an increasingly large number of health complications beyond Celiac’s disease, but it’s also been shown to increase weight gain and cause inflammation as well. (1)(2) It’s a good thing then that when you’re following a paleo diet, grain products like wheat are totally avoided. It’s not so good however, if you were a big fan of toast and sandwiches like I was.

And that’s exactly where cauliflower comes into play. By taking cauliflower florets and running them through a food processor until they have a rice-like consistency, it’s amazing what you can do when it comes to paleo-friendly meal replacements. All of a sudden, paleo versions of pepperoni pizza bites and pork fried rice, and this cauliflower toast become regular menu options.

cauliflower prep

baking cauliflower toast

By taking processed cauliflower florets and simply adding olive oil, an egg, and almond flour you have everything you need to make a great tasting toast replacement. After baking them all together, you’re all set to make your favorite breakfast sandwich options. I find them best topped with mashed avocado, tomato slices, and bacon myself.

paleo cauliflower toast recipe

 When it comes to your health, you should never take any risks. Even individuals who are not overly sensitive to gluten experience immense benefits when giving it up and making an effort to follow a paleo lifestyle. Thanks to recipes like this cauliflower toast, you can still enjoy all of your favorite breakfast sandwiches completely gluten-free.

P.S. – If you’re looking for other ways that you can replace bread while on a paleo diet so you can enjoy even more sandwich varieties, then check out a few of these awesome recipes below:


Ingredients

    • 1 pound cauliflower florets
    • 1 olive oil
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles rice.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the cauliflower “rice” and cook, stirring constantly, 4 – 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl add the cauliflower “rice” and egg and mix to combine.
  6. Add the almond flour and season to taste with salt.
  7. Mix to combine.
  8. Place the cauliflower mixture onto the baking sheet in six even portions. Form into squares, about ½ inch thick.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and flip.
  11. Bake for additional 12 – 15 minutes.
  12. Serve with mashed avocado, sliced tomatoes, boiled eggs, cooked chicken or other toppings to your liking.

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  1. This was the first time I’ve tried making cauliflower toast. And this recipe was an absolute treat! It was easy, and tasty even without any toppings. I most certainly will be making this again, and again, and again.

    Rating: 5

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