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Zoats (zucchini oats)


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup oats or spelt oats
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded very finely
  • 1 cup almond milk or water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon flaxmeal or almond meal
  • ½ scoop protein powder (optional)
  • ½ banana, mashed (the riper the better)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Topping suggestions

  • ½ cup fresh fruit, handful of almonds
  • Desiccated coconut
  • Nut butter, for drizzling


Instructions

  1. Place oats, zucchini, water, and salt in a saucepan on low heat. Simmer and stir until most of the liquid is absorbed (approx. 10 minutes). You can also do this in the microwave, stopping to stir every 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  2. Stir in flax/almond meal, protein powder, mashed banana, and cinnamon, and cook for another few minutes.
  3. Place cooked zoats in a bowl and add your choice of toppings.