Description
A cozy and indulgent breakfast that combines chocolate and zucchini for a creamy, satisfying bowl of oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup finely grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or other sweetener (to taste)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small pot, warm the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, stirring for about 20 seconds to dissolve.
- Add the oats, grated zucchini, and chia seeds if using. Stir well.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often.
- When the mixture looks thick and creamy, turn off the heat and stir in vanilla and your sweetener.
- Add the dark chocolate last and stir just enough to create swirls and melty bits.
Notes
For additional toppings, consider chopped walnuts, Greek yogurt, or fresh fruits like raspberries or bananas. If meal prepping, keep toppings separate from the oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg