It’s me, your breakfast fairy godmother, sharing one in every of my fav baked oatmeal recipes to make in direction of the top of summer time. I first shared this glorious breakfast 2 years in the past throughout our annual Zucchini Week and also you all fell in LOVE. So, right here’s your reminder that that is the proper time to make it!
I do know the AK neighborhood is obsessive about baked oatmeal (who isn’t?!) so this glorious banana zucchini baked oatmeal recipe was actually a no brainer. Image fluffy, completely moist banana bread meets your favourite zucchini bread and finally ends up tasting similar to a heat oatmeal cookie.
Right here’s the kicker: this unimaginable banana zucchini baked oatmeal has wealthy, nutty brown butter baked proper into it for an absolute taste explosion. My love for brown butter (right here are all of my recipes that use it!) runs deep, so you realize I needed to spice this oatmeal bake up with some. Time to bake this child up, add chocolate chips and walnuts for those who’d like, and luxuriate in an exquisite breakfast, brunch, snack or deal with! OH, and it’s each child and toddler pleasant, which is a lifesaver for busy weekdays. My little ones are really in love and I do know you can be, too.
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The whole lot you’ll must make this banana zucchini baked oatmeal
You significantly gained’t imagine this zucchini banana baked oatmeal is sweetened JUST with ripe bananas. The flavors are so warming and scrumptious because of the brown butter (omg sure). Right here’s every little thing you’ll must make it:
- Butter: I really like utilizing salted butter for further taste, however unsalted can even work.
- Zucchini: the star of the present through the summer time! Shredded zucchini provides pure moisture and also you gained’t be capable of style it in any respect.
- Bananas: you’ll want to use tremendous ripe bananas in order that the baked oatmeal is completely candy.
- Eggs: you’ll want 2 eggs on this recipe.
- Almond milk: for added moisture, you’ll want some milk. Any milk will work! I like to make use of unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
- Rolled oats: hold this baked oatmeal gluten free through the use of gluten free rolled oats.
- Spices: we’re additionally including cinnamon and nutmeg for that cozy really feel.
- Baking staples: don’t overlook the vanilla extract, baking powder (not soda!) and salt.
- Combine-ins & toppings: these are elective, however I like so as to add chocolate chips and walnuts to the batter, and a sprinkle of sea salt to the highest for the last word indulgence. Sliced bananas are additionally scrumptious on high of the oatmeal!
The right baked oatmeal for kiddos
This banana zucchini oatmeal bake is such an ideal breakfast, snack, or deal with for youths and toddlers! It’s naturally sweetened with simply bananas, so I omit the nuts, chocolate chips and sea salt topping if I’m giving it to the children for breakfast. If it’s for somewhat dessert, I’ll hold the chocolate chips in for them! They LOVE it and it’s an effective way to get them to eat veggies, wholesome fat, and complete grains.
You may even make the baked oatmeal extra nutritious through the use of a dairy free fortified milk for youths like Ripple Youngsters.
Can I take advantage of metal lower or fast oats?
I’d not suggest utilizing metal lower oats on this recipe as the feel will likely be a lot completely different. Rolled oats hold the banana zucchini baked oatmeal gentle and fluffy, however I believe fast oats would work okay. You could want to make use of a bit extra for those who’re attempting this recipe with fast oats.
Simply make it dairy free or vegan
- To make dairy free: merely use melted and cooled vegan butter or coconut oil. Word that these substitutes won’t brown.
- To make vegan: use both of the choices above to make it dairy free, then attempt subbing 2 flax eggs for the eggs, which is 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal + 6 tablespoons of water. I haven’t examined it, however I believe it ought to work fantastic!
Methods to brown butter
The brown butter creates a warming, nutty taste on this baked oatmeal recipe that really makes this baked oatmeal one-of-a-kind. Learn to simply brown butter right here!
Make moveable oatmeal cups
This zucchini banana baked oatmeal recipe will be made into straightforward, on-the-go oatmeal cups! Right here’s methods to do it:
- Prep your pan. Add muffin liners to a muffin tin and spray with cooking spray to stop sticking.
- Divide the batter. Divide the banana zucchini oatmeal bake batter into the muffin tin — it’s best to get round 10-12 oatmeal cups.
- Bake & serve. Bake for 20-25 minutes till the oatmeal cups are set and somewhat golden brown and luxuriate in!
Methods to retailer this banana zucchini baked oatmeal
- To retailer: make sure the oatmeal bake has utterly cooled, after which cowl the pan with tinfoil earlier than transferring it to the fridge. It can keep good lined within the fridge for 4-5 days. You can even retailer particular person slices in hermetic containers for ease.
- To reheat: you may reheat particular person slices within the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Freezer-friendly baked oatmeal
- To freeze: as soon as the zucchini banana baked oatmeal has utterly cooled, lower it into 6 squares/slices and wrap every sq. in plastic wrap and tinfoil. You can even freeze the whole baked oatmeal for later by wrapping it effectively and putting it within the freezer.
- To reheat: once you’re able to eat it, place the unwrapped frozen sq. of baked oatmeal on a microwave secure dish and microwave it at 30 second intervals for 1-2 minutes. To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, merely reheat it within the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350 levels F whereas it’s lined with tinfoil.
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I hope you’re keen on this straightforward brown butter banana zucchini baked oatmeal! If you happen to make it you’ll want to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Get pleasure from, xo!
Salted Brown Butter Banana Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
Cozy and nutritious banana zucchini baked oatmeal with warming, toasty flavors of brown butter in each chunk. This wholesome banana zucchini baked oatmeal recipe is of course sweetened, good for youths as a breakfast or deal with, and is freezer pleasant for fast and simple mornings!
Components
- For the moist elements:
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed of extra moisture (about 1 cup shredded zucchini)
- 3 medium further ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or dairy free milk of alternative)
- For the dry elements:
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Elective mix-ins:
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- For topping:
- Maldon sea salt
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Spray a 8×8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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First, brown your butter: add butter to a small saucepan and place over medium warmth. The butter will start to soften, crackle, after which ultimately foam. Be sure you whisk continuously throughout this course of. After a few minutes, the butter will start to brown and switch a pleasant golden amber shade on the underside of the saucepan, this normally occurs as soon as it foams. Proceed to whisk and take away from warmth as quickly because the butter begins to brown and provides off a nutty aroma. Instantly switch the butter to a medium bowl to stop burning, ensuring you scrape all of the butter from the pan. Put aside to chill for 10 minutes.
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Subsequent shred and measure out zucchini to equal 1 cup shredded zucchini, then place in a paper towel, clear dish towel or cheese material and squeeze out all the surplus moisture. ALL OF IT. Don’t skip this step!
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Mash your bananas in a big bowl, then add within the eggs, vanilla extract and dairy free milk; combine collectively effectively to mix then add within the shredded zucchini and cooled brown butter and blend once more till effectively included.
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Add your dry elements to the moist elements: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Combine till mixed. Fold in any mix-ins, if utilizing.
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Pour combination into ready pan and clean high. Bake for 35-45 minutes or till the perimeters are barely golden brown. Take away from the oven, enable to chill for 10 minutes, then lower into 6 slices and serve. High with maldon sea salt and further banana slices. Serves 6.
Recipe Notes
See the complete publish for suggestions, tips & methods to customise this baked oatmeal!
Diet
Serving: 1slice (with out nuts or chocolate)Energy: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 31.2gProtein: 6.3gFats: 11.7gSaturated Fats: 5.3gFiber: 4.8gSugar: 7.5g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats
This publish was initially printed on August fifth, 2021, and republished on August 14th, 2023.
