This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats is the most delicious Gluten Free and Vegan breakfast recipe you’ll need this year!
Guys, there’s a new oatmeal hybrid in town and as usual, it has a cheeky little pet name. It’s not my beloved Proats (protein oats), it’s my veggie packed zucchini-laced ZOATS! I was skeptical at the idea, but then I realized OMG, what a damn GENIUS way to get in your veg!
And what pairs better with zucchini than chocolate so it made sense we made a Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats that will LEGIT blow your mind.
How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats
This is surprisingly simple and you can also make a huge batch and rewarm them throughout the week. The combination is as simple as some chewy rolled oats cooked in unsweetened almond milk, ripe bananas for natural sweetness, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, grated zucchini and a big heaping spoonful of walnut butter. I love walnut butter in these Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats because it gives the most authentic zucchini bread flavour, but if you can’t find it, any nut butter will totally work.
I also like lots of texture in my oats so I added in some walnuts and raisins for some crunch and chew. If you’re making a big batch of these Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats, now is when you would simply pop it in the fridge until morning.
Then, it’s time to decorate! You can play with whatever toppings you’ve got in your pantry and fridge, but to stay on theme with the zucchini bread, I add sliced bananas, walnuts, walnut butter, cacao nibs, and more golden raisins. You do you- hell, a handful of sprinkles would be fine by me.
I PROMISE you that no one in your family will taste or detect the zucchini because it literally just melts into your mouth in a pool of chocolately goodness.
I would love to know what your family thought of these Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats! Leave me a comment and let me know what baked good you would LOVE to see turned into a healthy breakfast!!
Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Zoats
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten free if desired
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamom
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp walnut butter or any nut butter
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup walnuts crushed
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
To garnish:
- Sliced banana
- Cacao nibs
- Walnut butter
- Walnuts crushed
- Golden raisins
Instructions
- In a medium saucepot, add the oats, almond milk, banana, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook until the milk has been absorbed and the oats are tender.
- Stir in the walnut butter and zucchini and take off the heat. Stir in the walnuts and raisins.
- Divide between four bowls and garnish with banana, cacao nibs, walnut butter, walnuts and raisins.
Nutrition
Updated on January 15th, 2018
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Isabel says
I was surprised that there was so little protein in this breakfast dish, the walnut butter is maybe 4 or 5 grams and the tabs of walnuts is a few more. I imagine this may be just the carb part of the meal. I would love to know. This as a stand along breakfast would not keep me full for an hour, but it does look delicious
Abbey Sharp says
Hi Isabel. Theres 8 grams of protein per serving in this recipe
Olivia says
I just made this. So good! I had to make a few adaptations based on what’s in my fridge. No bananas so I cooked with applesauce to sweeten and garnished with blueberries. No nutmeg so I used Pumpkin pie spice. No walnut butter so I stirred in cashew butter. I did have walnuts so I garnished with those and some pecans. Still, I think it’s fair to say this recipe is the bomb. Thanks Abbey!
Abbey Sharp says
yum! I love your modifications. Great idea with the pumpkin pie spice.
Shannon says
This is exactly how I want to start my new year- this breakfast is on point!
Abbey Sharp says
yeah girl! Enjoy 🙂
McKenzie @ 20-Something Nutrition says
This looks so dang tasty!! I need to try zucchini in my oats, and the chocolate makes it look so enticing 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! You’ll love it
Lindsey Pine says
I love this method of sneaking veggies into oatmeal!! Great idea!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Lindsey 🙂
Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
All the perfect flavors in one bowl! Yum!
Abbey Sharp says
You know it girl 🙂
Mikki says
MMM. These sound delicious and I bet the smell the give off is off the hook! Can’t wait to try these!! Yum!!
Abbey Sharp says
Yesss, definitely also works as an air freshener lol
Whitney E. RD says
This sounds delicious! And such a great way to infuse extra nutrients into your oatmeal!
Abbey Sharp says
For sure! Gotta get those veggies
Lauren Harris-Pincus says
I’m in! Love all things oats and oatmeal!
Abbey Sharp says
I’m with ya!
Catherine Brown says
This is one creative bowl of oatmeal! Nice… 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
thank you!
Abbie Gellman says
Great addition with the zucchini! Definitely going to try this out
Abbey Sharp says
enjoy girl
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum! This looks like the perfect way to start the day!!
Abbey Sharp says
Totally it’s been my go-to lately.
Kelly says
Love all these ingredients and hidden veggies as well. Yum!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Kelly
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Wish I had zucchini right now, or else I’d be making this for breakfast tomorrow!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! Next time 😉
Deborah Brooks says
I really like a lot of texture in my oatmeal as well. This looks like a must try
Abbey Sharp says
Yes, this perfect!