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Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
Easy baked oatmeal that tastes just like my famous Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Make a pan and reheat all week. Enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in paper towel
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!
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Notes
- I like to use Dutch processed cocoa, but unsweetened cocoa powder works well too. You can double the recipe and bake in a 9x13-inch pan. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.