Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned oats

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder*

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Protein Powder

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in paper towel

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

• Optional: extra chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, protein powder and salt. Set aside.

• In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

• Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.

• Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.

• Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!