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Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
  • 35 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 45 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecans, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Grease an 8×8 square baking dish.

In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, oil, and vanilla.

Pour the milk mixture over the oats and stir until combined.

Add in the zucchini and stir again.

Pour oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and oatmeal is set.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Cut into squares and serve with pecans, if desired.

Enjoy!

Note-this baked oatmeal is great reheated in the microwave. Add some plain yogurt after reheating to liven it up. This recipe can easily be doubled for a 9×13 pan. Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free. Other topping ideas-brown sugar, cinnamon, dried cranberries, or raisins.

Recipe in Action

  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

This breakfast recipe provides a significant source of whole grains with added nutrients from the zucchini.

Cultural Facts

The French word for zucchini is courgette which means squash.

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