Spiced Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

Thin strands of grated fresh zucchini melt into a fruit-sweetened pot of hearty steel-cut oats.

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Thin strands of grated fresh zucchini melt into a fruit-sweetened pot of hearty steel-cut oats.

Servings
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt, optional
  • 1/4 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini
  • 1 cup raisins or chopped dried figs

Preparation

1 | Bring apple juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt (if using), and apple cider vinegar to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in grated zucchini and raisins.

2 | Reduce heat to low, and simmer oatmeal 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 260
  • Carbohydrate Content 62 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 2 g
  • Fiber Content 5 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
  • Sodium Content 13 mg
  • Sugar Content 37 g