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Low Carb Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Filed Under: Almond Milk, Cauliflower, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Healthy How To, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Stevia, Sugar Free, Under 50, Vegan

By Hannah Wilen 19 Comments Jump to Recipe

30 calories for an entire bowl of rice pudding.

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I think my favorite dessert in the entire world is kheer. Kheer is Indian rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and masala spices, usually made with coconut milk. Kheer is typically very high-fat and high-carb, which is why I used to only eat it on special occasions, but once I discovered how to make it healthy, I eat it almost every day (for breakfast)!

The secret?

Cauliflower.

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I know what you may be thinking: “Is Hannah insane?? Using cauliflower in a dessert?”

You just have to trust me on this. It truly does work, and it is absolutely delicious.

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The cauliflower mimics the size, color, and mouth-feel of rice, and it doesn’t add any off-putting flavor to the kheer. This recipe is great because you can make a big batch and store it in the fridge for up to a week so you can have it whenever you want! I usually microwave it for about a minute before enjoying!
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4.7 from 3 reviews
Kheer (Rice Pudding)-Vegan, Paleo, GF, Sugar-Free
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
A vegan, paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free Indian rice pudding!
Author: Hannah Wilen
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients
  • ½ head cauliflower
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon masala spice or ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 12 drops stevia or a few tablespoons erythritol to taste
  • A few slivers of almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Break the cauliflower into florets. Pulse the florets in a food processor until they resemble rice granules.
  2. Transfer the cauliflower rice to a medium sauce pan and combine with all other ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until cauliflower is tender and the rice pudding is thick. Serve warm with almond slivers as garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Bowl Calories: 30 Fat: 0 g Net Carbs: 3 g Sugar: 0 g Protein: 3 g
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Comments

  1. Samantha @ThePlantedVegan says

    September 5, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    I've never tried rice pudding, sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
  2. brittany says

    September 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I agree that cauliflower for dessert sounds kinda funny but I'd totally try this. Look delish lady! :)
    Reply
  3. Ann says

    September 7, 2015 at 10:55 am

    OMG this looks wonderful ! I cant wait to try it. .... and maybe add just a teaspoon of heavy cream to make it creamy. lol not that many calories more..... and NO carbs. its not just the calories i worry about. i eat lots of fatty good things..... but i stay away from carbs more or less. thanks
    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 7, 2015 at 10:57 am

      OR.... maybe a dash of coconut milk or coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream. that might be even better !
      Reply
  4. Alejandra says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Making this RIGHT NOW! I'll let you all know how this mystery turns out!
    Reply
    • Alejandra says

      September 8, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      So... the cauliflower turned out quite 'chunky' (something I'm not very fond of in regards to veggies pretending to be desserts). However, there's nothing a magic bullet can't enhance -yes, enhance because it tasted pretty good aside the chunky issue-. When blended it was a creamy puree, like cream of wheat. Very dear to my heart with some chopped pecans and dates on top. Overall, a goody, goody one.

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I have been making this often.... i love it ! a perfect dessert with the addition of some dried coconut cooked low and slow with it. WOW ! just LOVE it ! who would have thought caulflower would be so good in a dessert ! THANKS SO MUCH ! MORE USE OF VEG. LIKE THIS PLEASE ! LOL THANKS
    Reply
  6. Roberta says

    October 31, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Oh My Goodness. THANK YOU. I've used califlower for rice yet I blanked on using to for rice desserts. This. Is. Wonderful. YAY!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly M says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      I'm so happy you enjoyed this Roberta! xo
      Reply
  7. Roberta says

    October 31, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Oh My Goodness. THANK YOU. I've used cauliflower for rice yet I blanked on using to for rice desserts. This. Is. Wonderful. YAY!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Roberta says

      October 31, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Had to post twice it's so good. :-)
      Reply
    • Foodie Fiasco says

      February 22, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Hi Roberta, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
      Reply
  8. Lorjana says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:53 am

    This looks wonderful! I was really trying to find a low carb solution for this kind of dish, but couldn't think of it! Thank you so much, your site is really helpfull and a source of great recepies. :)
    Reply
    • Foodie Fiasco says

      February 22, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Hi Lorjana, I'm so glad you enjoy the blog! :)
      Reply
  9. R.D. says

    November 24, 2015 at 7:55 am

    This looks scrumptious and I can't wait to try it! Wondering how many cups of the "pudding" you put in each bowl? The pic looks like it's about 2 cups? Thanks!
    Reply

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