Who’s prepared for one more epic baked oatmeal recipe? You? Good, me too.
Zucchini season is in full swing and in case you haven’t observed I really like including this versatile veggie to just about all recipes this time of yr. Candy, savory, dessert, dinner, you title it, I can discover a option to sneak zucchini in. Final yr I shared this positively unimaginable Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze and everybody fell in LOVE. Together with my group and household.
SO I made a decision to make a twist on that scrumptious bread with this wonderful spiced apple zucchini baked oatmeal. It’s full of cozy spices like cinnamon and allspice (my fav), has some enjoyable non-compulsory mix-ins like raisins and nuts, and is drizzled with a beautiful, mild cinnamon vanilla glaze. Life’s too quick to not glaze your baked oatmeal.
Bonus factors this zucchini apple baked oatmeal can simply be became on-the-go oatmeal cups and is freezer-friendly! AKA the most effective meal prep breakfast for transitioning you from summer time into fall. I do know we’re not fairly prepared for pumpkin season, so begin with this lovely seasonal breakfast and we’ll discuss fall in a number of weeks.
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The whole lot you’ll have to make this apple zucchini baked oatmeal
This straightforward zucchini apple baked oatmeal is of course sweetened and made with loads of warming spices that you simply’re going to like. Right here’s all the pieces you’ll have to make it:
- Zucchini: sure, we’re including that stunning veggie, and no, you received’t have the ability to style it! Shredded zucchini provides the baked oatmeal moisture and that zucchini bread taste.
- For further moisture: we’re including applesauce (I really like cinnamon applesauce!) which additionally provides it a beautiful apple taste, plus slightly almond milk and melted butter or coconut oil.
- Eggs: you’ll want 2 eggs to assist the baked oatmeal bake up correctly.
- Maple syrup: this baked oatmeal is of course sweetened with slightly pure maple syrup.
- Oats: quaint rolled oats are what make this a baked oatmeal.
- Spices: get the final word cozy flavors from a mixture of cinnamon, allspice, ginger & nutmeg.
- Apple: you’ll combine diced honeycrisp apple proper into the batter, and be at liberty so as to add extra slices on high!
- Baking staples: don’t overlook the vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine-ins: I additionally love folding in raisins and chopped pecans or walnuts, however these are non-compulsory.
- For the glaze: oh you realize we love a glaze. This one is made with vanilla yogurt, powdered sugar, slightly almond milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Customise your zucchini apple baked oatmeal
I at all times suggest sticking with the recipes as finest as attainable (particularly for baking) however there are a number of straightforward methods to customise this baked oatmeal that I can suggest:
- To maintain gluten free: merely use gluten free rolled oats.
- To maintain dairy free: use melted, cooled coconut oil within the batter as an alternative of butter, and use a dairy free yogurt within the glaze.
- To maintain nut free: use an everyday, nut free milk and easily go away the non-compulsory nuts out of the batter.
- For the milk: I used unsweetened almond milk to maintain the baked oatmeal dairy free, however be at liberty to make use of any milk you’d like.
- For the powdered sugar: be at liberty to swap for 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
- For the glaze: that is non-compulsory! You can additionally drizzle your baked oatmeal slice with extra maple syrup — it’s going to nonetheless be wonderful.
Can I exploit different oats?
I’d not suggest utilizing metal lower oats as a result of the feel on this zucchini apple baked oatmeal won’t be the identical. Be at liberty to make use of fast oats in case you have them readily available, however I’d suggest including a bit greater than the recipe requires.
Can I make it vegan?
I haven’t examined this recipe utilizing flax eggs, however let me know when you do within the feedback! Then be sure you observe the substitutions above for preserving the baked oatmeal dairy free. Discover ways to make flax eggs right here!
How one can make apple zucchini oatmeal cups
I really like making this baked oatmeal into oatmeal cups for the right on-the-go breakfast that’s straightforward to pack! To take action:
- Prep your pan. Add muffin liners to a muffin tin and spray with cooking spray to forestall sticking.
- Divide the batter. Divide the zucchini apple oatmeal bake batter into the muffin tin — it is best to get round 10-12 oatmeal cups.
- Bake & serve. Bake for 20-25 minutes till the oatmeal cups are set and revel in!
Retailer it for later
Make sure the zucchini apple oatmeal bake has cooled fully, after which cowl the pan with tinfoil earlier than transferring it to the fridge. It would keep good coated within the fridge for 4-5 days. You too can retailer particular person slices in hermetic containers for ease, and easily reheat particular person slices within the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
How one can freeze this apple zucchini baked oatmeal
- To freeze: as soon as the baked oatmeal has fully cooled, lower it into 6 or 8 squares and wrap every sq. in plastic wrap and tinfoil. You too can freeze all the baked oatmeal for later by wrapping it effectively and inserting it within the freezer.
- To reheat: while you’re able to eat it, place an unwrapped frozen sq. of apple zucchini baked oatmeal on a microwave protected dish and microwave it at 30 second intervals for 1-2 minutes. To reheat all the baked oatmeal, merely reheat it within the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350 levels F whereas it’s coated with tinfoil.
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Spiced Zucchini Apple Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze
Great apple zucchini baked oatmeal full of cozy spices and drizzled with a lightweight cinnamon vanilla glaze. This protein-packed zucchini apple baked oatmeal is freezer-friendly and the right breakfast for transitioning from summer time to fall! Add nuts and raisins for the final word breakfast deal with.
Substances
- Moist components:
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1
medium zucchini* -
1/2
cup
unsweetened applesauce (i really like utilizing cinnamon applesauce!) -
2
eggs, at room temperature -
1
cup
unsweetened almond milk -
1/4
cup
pure maple syrup -
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract -
2
tablespoons
melted butter or melted and cooled coconut oil - Dry components:
-
2
cups
quaint rolled oats, gluten free if desired -
1
teaspoon
baking powder -
1
teaspoon
cinnamon -
½
teaspoon
allspice -
½
teaspoon
ginger -
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg -
¼
teaspoon
salt -
1
cup
finely diced honeycrisp apples (from 1 medium honeycrisp apple, diced) - Optionally available: 1/4 cup raisins
- Optionally available: 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- For the cinnamon vanilla glaze:
-
2
tablespoons
vanilla yogurt (or sub dairy free yogurt) -
1
tablespoon
powdered sugar (or you’ll be able to sub 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey) -
1-2
teaspoons
unsweetened almond milk, to skinny -
¼
teaspoon
cinnamon -
¼
teaspoon
vanilla extract - For topping:
- Optionally available: Thinly sliced apples
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Spray a 8×8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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*First, measure out 1 heaping cup of shredded zucchini out of your medium zucchini, then place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or cheese material and squeeze out all the moisture/water. This is essential!
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In a medium bowl, combine collectively the shredded zucchini, applesauce, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla till effectively mixed.
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Subsequent stir in dry components: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg and salt; stir effectively to mix. Fold in diced apples, raisins and pecans/walnuts.
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Unfold out oatmeal in a ready pan. Add thinly sliced apples on high when you’d like. Bake for 35-40 minutes till edges are barely golden and middle is ready.
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In a small bowl, combine collectively the greek yogurt, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and cinnamon; combine to mix. Add extra milk if mandatory so you’ll be able to drizzle on high of the oatmeal. Serves 6-8. Get pleasure from!
Recipe Notes
Be at liberty to skip the glaze and simply drizzle the baked oatmeal with maple syrup as an alternative; it’s simply as scrumptious!
See the total publish for tactics to customise your baked oatmeal, learn how to flip it into oatmeal cups, plus storing & freezing directions.
Diet
Servings: 6 servings
Serving measurement: 1 slice (primarily based on 6, with out nuts & raisins)
Energy: 264kcal
Fats: 8.1g
Saturated fats: 3.3g
Carbohydrates: 41.7g
Fiber: 4.6g
Sugar: 16.2g
Protein: 7.3g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats
