Something that I have been hooked on lately is oats for breakfast! The weather is starting to cool down here in Los Angeles and that is making me want all things warm and cozy 🙂 These Zucchini Oats would be perfect alongside a hot cup of my 
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Description
An easy way to get more veggies into your day and love it too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/3–1/2 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or extract
Toppings of choice, such as:
- Fresh fruit
- Peanut butter*
Instructions
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In a small pot over medium heat, add the oats, zucchini, water, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer until the oats absorb the water, about 15 minutes.
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Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
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Top with peanut butter* and fresh fruit.
Notes
- You can mix the peanut butter through or use it as a topping, your choice!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
I’m allllll about the oats right now, can’t stop-won’t stop. I’ll have to try zucchini in mine, great idea!
Yay I can’t wait for you to try! 🙂
I once put zucchini in my oats…. I puked. ?? but this looks good! I’ll have to give it a try ?
Definitely need to try zucchini in oats! Looks super delicious.
Yum!
These oats look so delicious ?
I eat overnight oats and steel cut oatmeal all the time, but still haven’t tried zoats!
You must!! It is a game changer 🙂