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How to Add Vegetables to Your Oatmeal

Start your day with veggies by using these simple tips and tricks on How to Add Vegetables to Your Oatmeal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Oatmeal
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients

BASE OATMEAL

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ cup shredded zucchini minced if desired
  • 1 ripe mashed banana (or other liquid or dry sweetener)

PUMPKIN PIE

CARROT CAKE

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 small carrot peeled, shredded and minced
  • ½ mashed banana or other liquid or dry sweetener

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, mix together the base oatmeal ingredients including the oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  • Next add in spices, veggies and sweetener from whichever flavor you are preparing. Also add in the liquid, starting with just 1 cup. Stir well.
  • Heat everything over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook until thick, stirring often to keep things from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • If you chose to use the ground flaxseed and chia seeds, you'll get a thick oatmeal fairly quickly, so feel free to add more liquid if needed to get your desired consistency.
  • Once the oatmeal has thickened to your liking, pour everything into a bowl and top with whatever toppings you like!

MICROWAVE OPTION:

  • If you are cooking the oats in a microwave, start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl, including the oats, flaxseeds, chia seeds, salt and spices. Then add in the vegetables, mashed banana and liquid and mix again until a uniform mixture forms. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir the oats and then continue to microwave for 20-30 second intervals, watching closely, until the oats reach your desired thickness.

Notes

*The ground flaxseed and chia seeds are optional, but I like the thickness and nutrition they provide!
Nutrition is for Base  + Chocolate Zucchini

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg