Zoats Zucchini Oats

These easy breakfast zoats (zucchini’s oats) are a fun way to get veggies in for breakfast. With just 7 simple ingredients you can whip up this tasty bowl of oats. Zucchini is a great veggie to work with as it is pretty neutral in taste and smell.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: zoats, Zucchini oatmeal, Zucchini oats

Servings:

Calories: 242kcal

Ingredients

¾-1 cup milk or almond milk
⅓ cup oats rolled oats, quick oats, gluten free oats
¼ cup shredded zucchini
1 tsp flaxseed meal
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp maple syrup
¼ tsp cinnamon
toppings of your choice peanut butter, banana, nuts, seeds, berries

Instructions

Grab a small saucepan and all your ingredients.
Add the ingredients to the pan: milk, oats, zucchini, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Turn on the stove to medium/low heat.
If you're using quick oats, these oats will be ready in under 5 minutes. Simply bring the mixture to a boil and mix frequently until the oats reach the consistency you like. About 4-5 minutes.
If you're using whole rolled oats you may need to add a little more milk and cook longer. Cook until the oats reach the consistency of your liking. About 5-6 minutes.
Pour the oats into a bowl and add toppings: peanut butter, nuts, sliced banana, berries. Enjoy!

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