Name: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-484379H20M27S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ ripe banana, mashed; ¼ cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 ½ cups milk (regular or non-dairy); 1 ¾ cups rolled oats; 1 cup zucchini, finely grated; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp kosher salt; ⅓ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)

Description

This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Baked Oatmeal tastes just like warm zucchini bread, but in an easy, baked form! It’s vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or reheat for a quick breakfast.

Ingredients

1/2 ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups milk (regular or non-dairy)
1 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup zucchini, finely grated
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/3 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Mashed banana, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and milk.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

Stir in the oats, grated zucchini, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips.

4. Bake the Oatmeal:

Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are caramelized and the center is just set.

5. Cool & Serve:

Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy warm or store for meal prep!

1. Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
  - Mashed banana, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and milk.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
- Stir in the oats, grated zucchini, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips.
4. Bake the Oatmeal:
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are caramelized and the center is just set.
5. Cool & Serve:
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy warm or store for meal prep!

Notes

Swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven or microwave for a warm, cozy breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 240
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg