Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
This zucchini bread baked oatmeal combines rolled oats with grated zucchini, maple syrup, and warming cinnamon baked until golden. The addition of chopped walnuts both inside and sprinkled on top adds crunch and nutty flavor to the soft, moist texture. It is a wholesome baked dish suitable for breakfast or snack, with options to store and reheat easily.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped and divided
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 cups milk I use almond milk
- 1 egg or 1 Tablespoon flaxseed for vegan, large
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini grated
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, half the walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add in the milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and grated zucchini. Stir well to combine.
- Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter the remaining walnuts across the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. I like topping mine with peanut butter or almond butter and a splash of milk.
- For storage: store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.