Zucchini Bread Baked Oats
A comforting, cake-like baked oatmeal packed with hidden zucchini and crunchy walnuts. It delivers a solid protein boost to keep your energy steady all morning.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Low energy
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Digestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven
Time saver
Grate the zucchini the night before and store it in an airtight container in the fridge to save prep time in the morning.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a small, oven-safe ramekin with a q…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly…
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a small, oven-safe ramekin with a quick spray of cooking oil or a tiny dab of butter.
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Gently squeeze the grated zucchini in a…
Gently squeeze the grated zucchini in a clean paper towel to remove excess water so your oats bake rather than steam.
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In the ramekin
In the ramekin, mix the rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
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Stir the squeezed zucchini and water into…
Stir the squeezed zucchini and water into the dry mixture until a thick, cake-like batter forms.
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Scatter the chopped walnuts evenly over the…
Scatter the chopped walnuts evenly over the top.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before digging in.
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The nutrition underneath
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If you are in a rush
If you are in a rush, you can microwave this mixture in a large, microwave-safe mug for 2 to 3 minutes instead of baking.
Grate the zucchini the night before…
Grate the zucchini the night before and store it in an airtight container in the fridge to save prep time in the morning.
Whey protein bakes beautifully
Whey protein bakes beautifully, but if your batter thickens too quickly while mixing, just add an extra splash of water to reach the right consistency.
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