An easy way to bring some fresh vegetables into your morning routine is to grate some into your oatmeal. It adds a little bit of texture to your bowl and mimics the taste of zucchini bread!

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

• Yield: 1 serving
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cooking Time: 7 min

Ingredients

• â…“ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup grated zucchini (I like the texture of a medium grate...no mushy oatmeal for me!)
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• chopped walnuts, to top
• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, to top
• drizzle of maple syrup or butter, optional

Preparation

1. In a small pot, add milk/water, cinnamon and oats. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat, stirring a few times ~ 3 min.
2. Add in the chia seeds and grated zucchini. CContinue to simmer, stirring occasionally about 4 min until desired texture is reached.
3. When cooked, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and brown sugar. Top with chopped walnuts and perhaps a drizzle of melted butter or maple syrup.

Recipe Tags

• 30 Minute Meals
• 5 or less ingredients
• Easy
• American
• Breakfast