Published 8/16/2023 We’re no strangers to oatmeal cups here at Fit Foodie Finds. Our peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cups and baked apple oatmeal cups are make for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up on long studio days. We all love them, and it was fun to create this summertime oatmeal cup variation. In each zucchini chocolate chip oatmeal cup you’ll find veggies, whole grains, rolled oats, fiber (3g/muffin), and protein (5g/muffin), making these a snack you can feel good about eating.
What You Need for Loaded Zucchini Oatmeal Cups
These baked oatmeal cups come together quickly and easily with less than 10 ingredients. Star players:
Oats: Whole, rolled oats are best. Cinnamon: For warm, comforting flavor. Zucchini: You’ll need 1 cup of shredded zucchini, which is equal to about 1 medium. We like to use the largest or second largest size grater so there are chunks of zucchini in the cup. To prevent soggy oatmeal cups, be sure to remove the moisture from the zucchini before using it in the recipe. Place the shredded zucchini in a paper towel or tea towel and squeeze until most of the moisture is gone. Mini Chocolate Chips: For a little sweetness. Brown Butter: Adds incredible flavor! Instead of melting the butter, place it in a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Cook until it turns a dark chestnut color.
Variations
Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite kind of chip! Brown Butter: Instead of brown butter, use melted butter or melted coconut oil. Eggs: Swap the 2 farm eggs for 2 flax eggs. The cups will be just as moist. Milk: Any kind of milk works for these oatmeal cups – dairy or non-dairy.
Storage
Once oatmeal cups are completely cool, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
More Oatmeal Cups to Try!
Can’t get enough of baked oatmeal cups? Try our pumpkin oatmeal cups, triple berry oatmeal cups, and raspberry chocolate chip oatmeal cups. And, for a full-size version, this is our best baked oatmeal!
