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Protein Oatless Oatmeal

You won’t believe how incredible this oatless zucchini “oatmeal” tastes! It’s packed full of high-fiber and high-protein (thanks to flax seeds and protein powder) and is the best way to start your day.

Prep: 10Cook: 10Total: 20 minutes
Yield 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

  • 85g finely shredded zucchini or yellow squash (use the finest grating you have) – about half a small zucchini
  • 50g very ripe banana, mashed – about half a small banana
  • 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (from carton)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together zucchini and mashed banana. Set aside.
  2. In a small sauce pan, heat egg whites and almond milk over medium heat. Whisk continuously.
  3. After a minute, add in flax seed and protein powder. Whisk together. Let cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickens up.
  4. Add in zucchini and banana mixture, stirring continuously. Let cook another 2-3 minutes or until mixture really has gotten thick. Add in cinnamon and continue to stir.
  5. Turn off heat and serve with toppings of choice! Blueberries, coconut, nuts, nut butter, other fruit!
Author: ErinCategory: breakfast, gluten-free, dairy-freeMethod: stovetopCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free