Cauliflower Thins

Versatile and Tasty: Cauliflower Thins

March 14, 2025

One item I really love from Trader Joe’s is their Cauliflower Thins.

There is no doubt Trader Joe’s has some amazing products for Bariatric Surgery patients.

They have cauliflower thins, cauliflower pizza crust, lots of pre-seasoned meat options for protein and more!

They really do make a great bread substitute. My preference is some deli meat, cheese, mustard and arugula for a delicious low-carb lunch!

The downside for me personally, is that Trader Joe’s is not very close to my house. We have two in our area but they are both over 20 minutes away and not my normal shopping spot.

Perhaps you don’t have one close to you at all!

Thus, a copycat recipe can be really helpful. Just a few ingredients (especially now that frozen riced cauliflower is so readily available). Anyone remember when we used to have to do that ourselves?

You can get creative with the seasonings too! Fresh rosemary would be delicious and you could use it as a bread or as a pizza crust!

Cauliflower Thins

Recipe by: Steph Wagner (Bariatric Food Coach)
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins; Cook Time: 20 mins; Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 10 oz riced cauliflower frozen
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, reduced fat
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder or other seasonings as desired
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450F. Microwave the frozen cauliflower according to package instructions.
  2. Place in a medium-sized bowl and let cool a couple of minutes.
  3. Add egg, cheese, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
  4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® and divide the mixture into four sections (a little over a 1/4 cup each). Use clean hands or the back of a spoon to spread and flatten.
  5. Bake in a 450-degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool.
  6. Top with deli meat and cheese or taco meat or a hamburger patty...or anything you fancy!

Nutritional Info

Calories 68; Carbohydrates 4 grams; Fat 4 grams; Protein 5 grams

Check out more from Steph of Bariatric Food Coach on ObesityHelp!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steph Wagner MS, RDN has worked as a dietitian and food coach to bariatric patients since 2009. She is the co-founder Bariatricfoodcoach.com with her husband Kevin, a web developer. Together they've built an extensive, user-friendly website and community for post-op patients. Steph also has a published cookbook “Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery.” Read more articles by Steph!
Recipe Disclaimer: If you have specific dietary restrictions, allergies or a nutrition plan that you are following, make sure to read the ingredient list prior to consumption. All information on ObesityHelp.com is intended for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be a replacement or substitute for consultation with a qualified medical professional. Please contact a medical professional with any questions and concerns.