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Zoats | Zucchini Oatmeal

This used to be a favorite of 2016 diet culture - but let's improve it and make it our own. Just because I'm anti diet-culture doesn't mean I'm anti-veggie, and this is the best (and most delish) way to get in your greens or use up an old zucchini!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups water
  • 250 grams zucchini, about 1 medium one
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
Don't forget the toppings!

Instructions 

If using a microwave:
  1. Slice the ends of your zucchini and use a microplane grater to finely grate the entire vegetable. Set that aside
  2. Add the 2/3 cup oats and 2 cups water to a very large bowl. Microwave this for 1-2 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave)
  3. Add 1/2 of the zucchini to the oats, stir and put in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the oatmeal starts to expand and puff up (stop microwaving when it looks like the bowl is about to overflow).
  4. Stir and add the remaining zucchini, stir to full incorporate. Microwave again for 2-3 minutes, or until the oatmeal begins to expand again. The key to thick oatmeal is letting is bubble and look like it might overflow, then stopping it right beforehand.
  5. When the oatmeal has thickened, remove from the microwave and add in the maple syrup and salt (the salt will help the sweetness!)
  6. And go crazy with the toppings - I like chocolate granola or any nut butter, but it's really up to you!
If using the stovetop:
  1. Slice the ends of your zucchini and use a microplane grater to finely grate the entire vegetable. Set that aside.
  2. Add the 2/3 cup oats and 2 cups water to a large pot, bring to a simmer.
  3. Add in 1/2 of the shredded zucchini and cook on medium heat (simmering, almost a soft boil) for 2-3 minutes or until the oats start to thicken.
  4. Add in the rest of the zucchini and continue to cook until the oats have expanded and thickened (about 3-4 more minutes).
  5. Remove the oats from the heat, add the maple syrup and salt and stir to combine.
  6. Transfer to another bowl and add your favorite toppings!