Baked Chocoalte Zucchini Oatmeal

 Adapted from https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-zucchini-baked-oatmeal/

Ingredients 

• 4 cups old fashioned oats (grind 3 cups into oat flour)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder*
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in paper towel
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• Optional: extra chocolate chips, for topping

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats (blended and whole), cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
• Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
• Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.