Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • ⅓ cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed)
  • 1 small zucchini (finely shredded (about 1 cup))
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (coconut sugar, or desired sweetener, or to taste)
  • pinch salt
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk ((I use unsweetened almond milk))
  • 2/3 cup water
  • ⅓ cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts, (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips, (optional)

Instruction

  • Combine the oats, zucchini, sugar or sweetener, salt, cocoa powder, vanilla, milk, and water in a small saucepan.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Uncover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the oatmeal is cooked to desired doneness, but a little excess moisture remains (you can add more water if the liquid evaporated before the oats were as soft as you like).
  • Slowly pour in liquid egg whites while stirring constantly.
  • Stirring constantly, cook for another 1-3 minutes, or until mixture slightly thickens.
  • Pour into a bowl and top with the walnuts and chocolate chips, if desired.