Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
By Maria Lichty
Published on August 08, 2022
Quick Summary
Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal- easy baked oatmeal that tastes just like my famous Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Make a pan and reheat all week. Enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
If you’ve made my Chocolate Zucchini Bread , you know it is the VERY best. It is one of the most popular recipes on our blog, especially during zucchini season.
I decided to take the same flavors from the beloved chocolate zucchini bread and make Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal . I am glad I did because this baked oatmeal is a real treat! If you like the bread, you will love the oatmeal too:) It is rich, chocolaty, and SO delicious…you will never know it is made with healthy ingredients.
I love classic baked oatmeal , but it is always fun to mix things up. I’ve made blueberry , peach , peanut butter banana , carrot cake , pumpkin , and even zucchini bread baked oatmeal .
I love all of my baked oatmeal recipes, but I have to say that this Chocolate Zucchini Bread version is at the very top of my list. It is made with healthy ingredients, but tastes like dessert! I promise you won’t even taste the zucchini.
You can enjoy the oatmeal for breakfast, but it is also good for a little sweet treat. Sometimes, I will have a little bowl before bed with a dollop of whipped cream. I swear it tastes like chocolate cake:)
I also love this baked oatmeal recipe because it is easy to make, made with basic ingredients, and can be kept in the fridge all week. It is a great meal prep recipe! Make a pan and reheat during the week.
Plus, my kids LOVE it. Chocolate for breakfast? Basically, I am mom of the year:)
Ingredients
- Oats – use old-fashioned oats. If you need the recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free oats.
- Cocoa powder – I like to use Dutch processed cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor, but regular unsweetened cocoa will work too.
- Baking powder – to give the oats a nice lift in the oven.
- Salt – to enhance all of the flavors.
- Milk – I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can use your favorite milk.
- Maple syrup – use pure maple syrup.
- Coconut oil – melted and cooled! You can also use melted and cooled butter.
- Eggs – to bind everything together. I also love the boost of protein.
- Vanilla extract – always use pure vanilla extract.
- Shredded zucchini – squeeze out excess moisture in a towel.
- Chocolate chips – I use semi-sweet chocolate chips , but dark chocolate or milk chocolate are great too!
How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!
Topping Ideas
The oatmeal is good plain, especially if you add extra chocolate chips on top, but oatmeal toppings are always fun! Here are a few ideas for jazzing up your bowl of oatmeal.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt
- Top with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds
- Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter
- Add an extra splash of milk
- Garnish with berries or banana slices
- If you are enjoying the oats for dessert, top with a little whipped cream, frozen yogurt, or ice cream.
How to Store & Reheat
This is a great meal prep recipe because it can be made in advance. The leftover oatmeal will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
You can reheat individual servings in the microwave. I also like to eat this oatmeal cold, I know that might sound odd, but I think it is delicious cold too, especially in the summer.
More Zucchini Recipes
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- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies
- Zucchini Bread
Check out all of our Zucchini Recipes ! There are lots to choose from!
Breakfast/Brunch
Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
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- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in paper towel
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Have you tried this recipe?
Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in paper towel
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!
