Weight Watchers Zucchini Oats

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Weight Watchers Zucchini Oats is a hearty and tasty breakfast option that is ideal for anyone who wants to begin their morning routine. This recipe is a good way to start the day because it combines the health advantages of zucchini with the fiber-rich goodness of oats. The zucchini boosts the oats‘ nutritional and antioxidant content while also adding moisture and flavor. Additionally, this breakfast dish is very versatile. You can include different Weight Watchers-friendly items in the oats. Weight Watchers Zucchini Oats are a fantastic alternative for anyone hunting for an instant and simple breakfast. The oats complex carbs will provide you with long-lasting energy, while the zucchini will give you more vitamins and antioxidants.

Let’s get ready the dish with the guidelines and tips (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Dairy-free, Weight Watchers, Vegetarian, Gluten-free (based on oats)
  • Total Time: Ten mins
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: Five mins

EQUIPMENT

  • One peeler
  • One knife
  • Nonstick pan
  • One spatula or spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • 200 grams of zucchini, nearly 7 ounces
  • One-fourth cup of ripe and mashed banana
  • One-third cup of egg whites
  • 1/6 cup of quick oats
  • Unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup, about 80 g
  • Crushed cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon
  • 1/2 ounce of silvered almonds
  • Blueberries 1/4 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, remove the green hard layer of zucchini with a peeler.
  2. Then, slice it into rough sizes with a knife.
  3. Next, add sliced zucchini to a food blender.
  4. Process it until a smooth but little chunky texture forms.
  5. After that, add crushed cinnamon, almond milk, quick oats, mashed bananas, egg whites, and blended zucchini to a nonstick pan.
  6. Shift this pot to the burner. Now, adjust the burner flame to medium to low fire.
  7. Next, simmer zucchini and other items on a medium flame.
  8. During cooking, constantly stir the items with a spoon to avoid stickiness.
  9. Cook all items for 3 to 5 minutes until a creamy oatmeal is formed.
  10. The healthy and tempting Weight Watchers Zucchini Oats are ready.
  11. Shift the tasty and warm oats to a round bowl.
  12. Decorate the oats with silvered almonds and blueberries.

VARIATIONS OF THE OATS

Fruit:

  • Replace the banana with different sorts of fresh fruits, such as apples, strawberries, or peaches.

Nuts:

  • Decorate the oat bowl with crushed pecans or walnuts.

Spices:

  • Replace the crushed cinnamon with fresh nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice.

Seeds:

  • You can incorporate seeds into the oatmeal.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the hot oats with flavorful seafood such as scallops or shrimp.
  • Pair this dessert with poached eggs or scrambled eggs.
  • Roasted cauliflower, steamed green beans, and grilled asparagus go well with this dish.
  • Serve in a bowl with a fried egg and whole grain toast.
  • You can enjoy it with unsweetened tea and black coffee.

TIPS

  • Use fresh zucchini for better flavor and texture.
  • Choose good-quality rolled oats or steel-cut oats for a nuttier flavor.
  • Cook oats until they are creamy but still retain some texture.
  • Before making the oats, we will grate the zucchini to get a smooth texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can store the tasty oats in a covered dish and refrigerate them for up to 3 to 4 days.

Freezer:

  • We can freeze the zucchini oats for forty to sixty days. The texture of the zucchini will slightly change after freezing.

Reheating:

  • Reheat the oats gently in the microwave or on the burner. We will add a dash of liquid, such as milk, to the oats to preserve their texture.

FAQs

Can frozen zucchini be used to prepare the oats?

  • Yes, we can utilize frozen zucchini. But first, make sure to defrost it and press out any moisture.

How can the amount of protein be increased?

  • We will incorporate seeds, protein powder, nuts, and Greek yogurt to double the protein level.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size: 1 bowl
Total quantity of one oat bowl
Total Calories 140 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 g
Protein 15 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 8 g
Sodium 120 mg
Iron 2 mg

Each serving of the Zucchini Oats has two (2) Weight Watchers points based on the Freestyle program.