Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
This zucchini bread baked oatmeal recipe tastes like the classic quick bread but is given a boost of protein. Subtly sweet with a satisfying crunch, it's the perfect easy meal prep breakfast recipe for busy weeks!
Equipment
- 1 9x9 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 2 scoops (60 grams) protein powder peanut butter or vanilla flavored
- 2 cups (160 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini skin-on
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup 90 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup walnuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and grease a 9×9 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl.2 scoops (60 grams) protein powder, 2 cups (160 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the wet ingredients to the same bowl and whisk until well combined.2 1/2 cups grated zucchini, 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/3 cup 90 grams unsweetened applesauce, 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Fold in the nuts, if using.3/4 cup walnuts
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake at 350F for about 50 minutes, until the oats are set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly. Then, slice, and getcha some of that!
Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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