Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

The flavors of zucchini bread are brought to your morning oatmeal. This healthy bowl of oats is packed with zucchini and cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups almond milk

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • ½ tablespoon salted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons crushed walnuts

Directions

  1. Bring almond milk and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oats, zucchini, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, butter, and vanilla. Top with crushed walnuts.

Cook's Notes:

Use coconut oil instead of butter if you want the oatmeal to be dairy free.

You may use any type of milk you prefer.

You may substitute maple syrup with honey, brown sugar, or the sweetener of your choice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356 Calories
13g Fat
53g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 249mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 560mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.