Description
Hearty chocolate chip zucchini baked oatmeal brings garden-fresh goodness and comforting warmth to breakfast tables. Zesty zucchini and rich chocolate create a delightful morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (150 grams) shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking vessel with cooking spray.
- Combine rolled oats, leavening agent, aromatic spice, and mineral seasoning in a spacious mixing container.
- Thoroughly grate zucchini and blend it with natural tree nectar, farm-fresh egg, fragrant extract, dairy liquid, and liquefied tropical oil in a separate vessel.
- Integrate wet components into dry mixture, stirring until completely incorporated.
- Gently introduce cocoa morsels and optional nutty fragments, folding delicately to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the moistened grain blend into prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Slide into preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until surface transforms to rich golden hue and center achieves firm, set consistency.
- Allow brief resting period of 5 minutes before portioning, serving either warm or preserving for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy oatmeal and ensure a perfect texture.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for different flavor profiles while maintaining the same sweetness level.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe celiac-friendly and suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like dried cranberries, coconut flakes, or different types of nuts to customize the baked oatmeal to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg