Baked Zucchini Oatmeal with Healthy Nutella Spread

Baked Zucchini Oatmeal with Nutella Spread in a baking dish.

Baked Zucchini Oatmeal with Healthy Nutella Spread

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Lauren

This Baked Zucchini Oatmeal with Healthy Nutella Spread is quite literally what healthy meal prep breakfast dreams are made of. It's full of fiber and protein and topped with my healthier Nutella spread. So good you can eat it for dessert!

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Equipment

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (400g) shredded
1.5 cup egg whites (360g)
1.5 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240g) or milk of choice
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (240g) or sub banana or pumpkin
1 tsp liquid stevia or to taste
1.5 cups quick oats (120g)
1/4 cup brown sugar sweetener (48g)
1/4 cup peanut butter powder (32g)
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (60g)
1 Tbsp each cinnamon & baking powder
1 tsp salt

Nutella Spread (or use 2 Tbsp store-bought Nutella per serving)

1/3 cup nut butter (84g) hazelnut or cashew butter work best*
1/3 cup cocoa powder (35g)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup (80g)
2 Tbsp granular sweetener (24g) or sugar
1 Tbsp water (15g)
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp hazelnut extract
1/2 tsp liquid stevia optional for sweeter spread
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Peel your zucchini (if desired) then shred with a grater. Do not drain excess liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13” baking dish with parchment paper and/or spray with cooking spray.
To a large bowl, add all the wet ingredients (zucchini through liquid stevia). Using a hand mixer, mix to combine.
In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients (oats through salt) and whisk to combine.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until all ingredients are incorporated.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown and the center is set.
Let cool for 10 minutes before adding “nutella” frosting. You can also just store the nutella frosting separately and add it when it’s time to eat (this is usually what I do)
To make nutella spread, add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Store in the fridge for 30 minutes to thicken.

BEST eaten after chilling in the fridge for a few hours (or even better - overnight!) and topped with some vanilla yogurt and nut butter 😋 A perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, or healthy dessert!

Notes

To make gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.

To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk and a plant-based protein powder.

Log the Nutella Spread separately so you can log as much or as little as you’d like. Search MFP for LFF Nutella Spread

To store: keep Baked Zucchini Oatmeal stored in the fridge, covered, for up to a week. You can spread Nutella over the baked oatmeal OR keep it stored separately (what I usually do). Nutella Spread will stay fresh in the fridge covered for up to 2 weeks.

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