Double Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

4.86 from 14 votes

Double Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

If you’ve ever wanted your breakfast to taste like a brownie but also have those feel-good vibes, this double chocolate zucchini baked oatmeal is it. Rich, chocolatey, and just sweet enough thanks to ripe banana and *just enough* maple syrup. A whole mediumish zucchini is finely grated up and basically disappears into the oats (my family had no idea!), and the texture is soft, sliceable and seriously satisfying. It’s easy to mix, perfect for meal prep, and somehow always the first thing gone.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: baked oatmeal, healthy baked oatmeal, healthy zucchini recipes, Kid-friendly chocolate breakfast, meal prep breakfast

Servings: servings

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup ground flax
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely grated zucchini Do not squeeze out liquid
½ cup mashed banana about 1 medium. Can sub 1/2 cup applesauce, but it might not make it as sweet
⅔ cup milk
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ tablespoon avocado oil or melted butter or another neutral tasting oil
3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ degrees. Grease a 8x8 metal baking dish. Note: if you are using a glass or ceramic baking dish, these materials conduct heat differently than metal and may result in your oatmeal needing longer to bake.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, ground flax, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine.
Add the grated zucchini, banana, eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and oil to bowl with the oats. Stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to let the oats and flax soak up some of the liquid.
Spread into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center of the oatmeal is firm to the touch.
Slice into 9 portions and enjoy warm topped with yogurt, a splash of milk, sliced bananas, berries, a little peanut butter, or simply on its own. Let cool completely and store in fridge for up to 4 days.

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