Description
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, nutritious breakfast treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats and zucchini with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (128g) natural drippy peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups (320g) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will work)
- 1 ½ cups (143g) old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture
- ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), beaten egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and lightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 6 servings. Enjoy warm, adding extra almond milk or peanut butter if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free when using appropriate oats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32.6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9.3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
