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- Easy to make<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Excellent healthy breakfast recipe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Great for weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- High in fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Excellent for gut health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This dark chocolate zucchini oatmeal is super creamy and delicious. They\u2019re made healthier with so many ingredients! Especially the chocolate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want a simple gut healthy way to start your day<\/strong>? Try my Homemade Bone Broth<\/a><\/strong>! Bone broth is packed with collagen, amino acids, and minerals that help repair the gut lining and support digestion<\/strong>, making it one of the gut healthiest things to drink first thing in the morning<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT IS ZUCCHINI OATMEAL (ZOATS)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Zoats are zucchini oats. Zucchini, shredded and then cooked into oatmeal. You may be wondering if zoats taste like zucchini and the answer is no! Zucchini is a super mild vegetable that can soak up the flavor of what you cook it in. So, these chocolate zoats taste like chocolate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI OATS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Rolled oats<\/strong> are an excellent source of fiber. I could go on all day about how good fiber is for you! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Zucchini <\/strong>adds more fiber to the bowl of oats. And we all know any extra vegetables are going to be good for us! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Oat milk<\/strong> is great for your bone health. You can use any type of milk that you like in my chocolate zoats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Hemp seeds<\/strong> are an excellent source of brain healthy fatty acids. Healthy fats also help fight inflammation in your body to keep your immune system functioning correctly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Chocolate collagen<\/strong> with reishi. Not only is this gut and joint healing collagen so good for you. It also has reishi mushroom, which is powerful in the fight against cancer causing pathogens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Cacao nibs & cacao<\/strong> powder are filled with antioxidants. They also contain a shocking amount of nutrients like: iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and even copper! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Sesame butter<\/strong> is made from ground sesame seeds. It is a great source of healthy fats and protein! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST DARK CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI OATMEAL EVER <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
USE ROLLED OATMEAL<\/strong>. Rolled oats are great for stovetop cooked oatmeal and they cook much faster than steel cut. You can use steel cut in this recipe you would just have to cook it for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SHRED ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE GRATER<\/strong>. Use the larger hole cheese grater for zucchini bits that are similar size to the oats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
USE MILK OF CHOICE. <\/strong>You can use any milk that you like in zucchini oatmeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ADD CHOCOLATE COLLAGEN FOR HIGH PROTEIN CHOCOLATE OATS<\/strong>. Chocolate collagen adds more chocolate flavor and a good deal of protein!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI OATMEAL OVER THE STOVE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Add the oats,\nzucchini, milk, hemp seeds, cacao powder, and collagen to a small\nsauce pan. You can use any type of milk that you like in this recipe.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t have\nchocolate collagen, you can easily substitute your favorite chocolate\nprotein powder or even plain dark chocolate coco powder! \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook them with a wooden spoon over medium heat until thick and bubbly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO TOP CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI OATS WITH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pour the warm oats to a bowl and add your favorite toppings! I like to use peanut or sesame butter, raspberry jam, cacao nibs, and nutella on mine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO MAKE REGULAR ZUCCHINI OATS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn a saucepan, add \u00bd cup steel cut oats, 1 cup shredded zucchini, 1 \u00bd cup milk of choice. Cook until thickened to the consistency you want. Top with sliced banana, kiwi, hemp seeds, and coconut flakes! A perfect way to use up summer zucchini!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I made mine with steel cut oats, but for old fashioned simply substitute the \u00bd cup steel cut oats for \u00be cup of old fashioned!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQ\u2019S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about healthy chocolate zucchini oats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ARE ZOATS VEGAN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
My zucchini oats can be easily made vegan by substituting the collagen powder for your favorite protein powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW DO I MAKE SAVORY ZUCCHINI OATMEAL?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
These zoats are savory without the toppings since there is no added sugar! The toppings are what make the chocolate zoats sweeter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAN I MAKE ZUCCHINI OVERNIGHT OATS INSTEAD?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes! Add all ingredients to a jar and soak them overnight in the fridge. Then, you can quickly microwave them in the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAN I MAKE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI OATS IN THE MICROWAVE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes! Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until you get the texture that you like. The longer you cook oats, the thicker they will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love dessert for breakfast? Try these Healthy Breakfast Recipes<\/a> next!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strawberry Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blueberry Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Golden Turmeric Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nStovetop Chocolate Zucchini Oats<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nThis chocolate zucchini oatmeal is super creamy and delicious. My chocolate zoats are made with healthy hearty rolled oats, cacao powder, and zucchini! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n - Strawberry Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sesame butter<\/strong> is made from ground sesame seeds. It is a great source of healthy fats and protein! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cacao nibs & cacao<\/strong> powder are filled with antioxidants. They also contain a shocking amount of nutrients like: iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and even copper! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Chocolate collagen<\/strong> with reishi. Not only is this gut and joint healing collagen so good for you. It also has reishi mushroom, which is powerful in the fight against cancer causing pathogens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Hemp seeds<\/strong> are an excellent source of brain healthy fatty acids. Healthy fats also help fight inflammation in your body to keep your immune system functioning correctly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Oat milk<\/strong> is great for your bone health. You can use any type of milk that you like in my chocolate zoats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Zucchini <\/strong>adds more fiber to the bowl of oats. And we all know any extra vegetables are going to be good for us! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Rolled oats<\/strong> are an excellent source of fiber. I could go on all day about how good fiber is for you! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n