Zucchini Banana Baked Oatmeal
This Zucchini Banana Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and balanced make-ahead breakfast that you can eat on busy mornings all week long, and best of all, it's freezer-friendly!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer friendly, healthy breakfast, kid friendly, meal prep, oatmeal bake, zucchini banana baked oatmeal
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal
- 1 cup mashed banana 2-3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup zucchini shredded, drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil melted and cooled (or melted butter/ghee)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 6 Tbsp collagen powder or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon sprinkle more on top
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Use a cheese grater or food processor to shred the zucchini, and then press down into a fine mesh strainer using paper towels to drain any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, mix together mashed banana, eggs, almond milk, shredded zucchini, coconut oil and vanilla until mostly smooth.
Next, add in rolled oats, collagen or protein powder (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, ground flaxseed and salt until well combined.
Lastly, gently fold in chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle cinnamon on top, to taste.
Bake for 25-35 minutes until edges start to become slightly golden brown. (Or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.)
Serve warm with a tablespoon of almond butter on top, if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, then transfer to freezer in gallon Ziploc bag or other freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg