Crockpot Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Craving mac and cheese without the carb coma or dairy drama? This crockpot keto cauliflower mac and cheese saves the day. It swaps pasta for tender cauliflower, bathed in creamy, vegan “cheese” sauce. You get all the cheesy comfort with none of the guilt or bloating. Plus, it slow-cooks itself while you pretend to be productive. Perfect for keto queens who want indulgence minus the cheat day sabotage. So, ditch the noodles, grab your crockpot, and prepare for a creamy, dreamy, plant-based hug in a bowl. Yes, you deserve this.
Crockpot Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This vegan crockpot cauliflower mac and cheese blends tender cauliflower with a rich, dairy-free cheese sauce, slow-cooked to creamy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower chopped into florets (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours or boiled for 15 minutes
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard Dijon or yellow
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets and olive oil in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 3 hours until cauliflower is tender.
- Meanwhile, blend soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheese sauce over cooked cauliflower in the crockpot.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook on low for another hour to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving):
Vitamins and minerals (per serving):
Additional notes/tips:
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- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 45%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional notes/tips:
- For extra zing, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked chili flakes.
- Swap almond milk for coconut or oat milk if preferred.
- Nutritional yeast is your vegan cheese MVP — don’t skip it!
- Serve with steamed greens or keto-friendly bread.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully, so double the recipe for next-day indulgence.
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