Description
In need of a delicious, easy, and healthy meal prep breakfast recipe? Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal is your answer. Perfectly sweet and chocolatey, this baked oatmeal is loaded with sneaky veggies and a nutritious boost of protein! It is best enjoyed with a drizzle of honey, nut butter, and fresh berries. gluten free & can be vegan (vegan protein powder)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- sprinkle of salt
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400 degrees.
- Shred the zucchini with a cheese grater, measure out the cup, and then squeeze out the excess liquid. You can do this by wrapping the zucchini in paper towel and just squeezing.
- Combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl combine the zucchini, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and combine evnly.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a greased or lined 8×8 baking tray.
- Top with more chocolate chips, cinnamon, and a sprinkle of salt.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!