ZUCCHINI!!!! That is really going to sum up the next few posts of mine...I went to the farmer's market the other day, right after going for a beautiful, though a bit longer than I had planned run in Garden of the Gods and of course found zucchini super cheap. One of the great things about zucchini is that it does not really have a distinct taste, and kind of like tofu, picks up the flavors that it is cooked with, so oddly enough, like zucchini bread, you do not taste the zucchini in the oatmeal. So, to not bore you with anything else about zucchini...
Zucchini 'Bread' Oatmeal
- 1/2 C. instant oats
- 1/2 C. water
- 1/2 C. grated zucchini
- 2 T. favorite protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- (optional) sprinkle of raisins, cinnamon, granola, almond butter, etc...
- I a microwave safe bowl, combine the oats, water, grated zucchini, protein powder and cinnamon.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until oatmeal is steaming hot. Watch carefully to make sure there is enough water in the bowl. (The amount of water varies due to adding the zucchini, which adds its own liquid to the recipe) If oatmeal starts to thicken too much, add more water, stir and continue cooking until hot and desired consistency is reached.
- Top with your favorite optional toppings and enjoy.
Inspiration courtesy of: http://www.myfoodnfitnessdiaries.com/2011/10/12/wiaw-what-i-ate-wednesday-5-three-new-recipes/
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