Description
Signature zucchini blueberry baked oatmeal combines garden-fresh produce with wholesome ingredients. Local farmers’ market finds create a nourishing breakfast perfect for morning gatherings with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (160 g / 5.6 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) zucchini (shredded, squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Dry Mixture: Combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Wet Ingredients: Whisk milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs until smoothly blended, creating a cohesive liquid base.
- Batter Creation: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together, mixing just until incorporated to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Final Incorporation: Delicately fold in grated zucchini, blueberries, and optional nuts, distributing ingredients evenly without overmixing.
- Baking Process: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading uniformly, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cooling and Serving: Rest the baked oatmeal for 5-10 minutes, then slice into squares or scoop into bowls, garnishing with maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit as desired.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain light, fluffy texture and prevent dense, tough oatmeal.
- Moisture Management: Grate zucchini and gently squeeze out excess water to prevent soggy baked oatmeal consistency.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust maple syrup quantity based on preferred sweetness level or substitute with honey or agave.
- Dietary Adaptations: Easily make gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats, or dairy-free by replacing milk with almond or oat milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg