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Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oats

These healthy Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oats for one taste like you’re eating a slice of chocolate cake for breakfast! So easy and delicious with that cream cheese frosting and wonderfully filling and satisfying thanks to added protein powder! 

overhead shot of healthy chocolate zucchini baked oats with cream cheese frosting sprinkled with cocoa powder

Do you remember when we all discovered the magic of adding zucchini to chocolatey baked goods?  I sure recall how surprised I was to learn that chocolate has this magical ability to completely mask the presence of zucchini in zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, and also in zucchini baked oats! 

Apart from being a vitamin-packed, low-calorie veggie, zucchini also adds moisture to these healthy baked oats so this is a winning ingredient all around. I’m all about getting that serving of veggies first thing in the morning without having to cook something savory so recipes like my Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are on constant rotation. Try them out! 

a spoon being inserted in a serving of baked chocolate zucchini oats with cream cheese frosting

These choc-baked oats are gluten-free and can easily be turned vegan with a few simple swaps. The cream cheese frosting recipe uses no butter and is, therefore, a bit softer than conventional frostings. Make sure to pick a thick Greek yogurt to make it nice and creamy.

The recipe makes enough healthy baked oats for one but feel free to double or triple the amount to feed more people.  I could eat these high protein baked oats every day, and trust me if I didn’t have so many other delicious oatmeal breakfast recipes to pick from, I totally would.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BAKED OATS  

  • gluten-free oats – rolled or quick oats work here
  • baking powder for that perfect rise
  • cocoa powder for that indulgent chocolate taste and tempting color 
  • maple syrup is added for sweetness
  • I like using almond milk here but any plant-based milk will work 
  • shredded zucchini add moisture to the baked oats – use a box grater to grate them. If you want, squeeze out some moisture with a kitchen towel before adding the shreds to the batter.
  • I like adding  Chocolate Cupcake Protein Powder to this recipe to really make it taste like dessert. You can order it from PEScience. Use code BAILEY to save $$ at checkout.
  • egg helps the baked oats rise and lends them that perfect cakey texture 
  • my no butter cream cheese frosting is made by combining high protein Greek yogurt, cream cheese and icing sugar. So simple.
 

chocolate zucchini baked oats in a small casserole dish topped with cream cheese frosting

QUICK OATS VS ROLLED OATS

The oats in this recipe are blended before they are mixed with the other ingredients so both quick oats and rolled oats will work. However, quick oats will blend a bit more quickly than rolled oats due to their already fine texture. 

a golden spoon with healthy chocolate zucchini baked oats

CAN I MAKE THESE BAKED OATS VEGAN?

You can substitute full-fat coconut yogurt and dairy-free cream cheese to make this frosting dairy free and you can try and substitute the egg with flax eggs. Also, make sure to opt for a plant-based protein powder and vegan white chocolate chips. 

HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS IN THESE BAKED OATS?

This serving of baked oats has 36 g of protein thanks to the powerful combination of oats, egg, yogurt, and added protein powder. It will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. Yay!

Yield: 1

Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oats

Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oats

These healthy Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oats for one taste like you’re eating a slice of chocolate cake for breakfast! So easy and delicious with that cream cheese frosting and wonderfully filling and satisfying thanks to added protein powder! 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

FOR OATS

  • 1/2 cup certified gluten free oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup almond milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop PEScience Chocolate Cupcake protein powder, can use code BAILEY at checkout for $$ off all their products
  • 1 egg

FOR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Blend your oats on high to create a fine flour. Then add all remaining ingredients for oats and blend till combined.
  2. Pour into a greased oven safe baking dish and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.
  3. While that's baking, make the frosting by combining together the greek yogurt, cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  4. Remove oats from oven and top with "frosting". Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 560Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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