Chocolate Chip Zucchini Baked Oats For One
By now, the world knows how delicious baked oats are - they went viral for a reason. But now you are going to know how delicious my Chocolate Chip Zucchini Baked Oats are. The best part? You get to sneak in a serving of veggies effortlessly! Zucchini is the best veggie to bake with--it's flavorless, yet adds nice moisture and contains all the nutritional benefits!
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 25 minutes minutes Total Time 30 minutes minutes
2 tablespoons zucchini grated and moisture squeezed out ½ cup rolled or quick oats old fashioned is okay! ¼ cup milk of choice 1 egg or substitute for a flax egg ½ ripe banana 1 tablespoons maple syrup 1 scoop collagen peptides 1 tb cashew or almond butter ¼ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoons cinnamon 3 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Grease an oven-safe mug or 6-8 oz ramekin.
Grate the zucchini finely, then press out as much moisture as you can with a paper towel.
Add all of the ingredients to a blender, except for the zucchini and chocolate chips, and blend until smooth.
Pour oat mixture to the mug/ramekin.
Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips/chunks.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and add a splash of milk of choice, if desired.
Calories: 1269 kcal | Carbohydrates: 176 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 57 g | Saturated Fat: 25 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 171 mg | Sodium: 208 mg | Potassium: 1036 mg | Fiber: 22 g | Sugar: 72 g | Vitamin A: 435 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 441 mg | Iron: 14 mg