Ever heard of zoats? A combination of shredded zucchini and oats, zoats make an incredibly satisfying and nutrient-packed breakfast. Simply add grated zucchini to oats and cook them as you normally would, or take it to a whole new level with these creamy and incredibly satisfying chocolate pumpkin zoats.
Chocolate Pumpkin Zoats
Makes 1-2
Ingredients
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- 1 small zucchini
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (or 1/2 cup baked pumpkin, chopped in cubes)
- 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder (buying organic cocoa in bulk can help with cost)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of your choice (I recommend brown rice syrup or honey)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon maca (optional superfood boost for energy)
Toppings (optional)
- star fruit
- goji berries
- pumpkin seeds
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Preparation
1. Blend peeled zucchini and almond milk. Mix in oats with and cook in a small pot over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed and the oats expand, about 10 minutes.
2. Add pumpkin puree, stir well, cook a few more minutes. Add raw cacao, stir.
3. Turn off the heat, add sweetener of your choice, and serve with toppings of your choice.
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Ksenia Avdulova is a public speaker, founder of the award-nominated digital platform Breakfast Criminals, and host of Woke & Wired podcast, focusing on expanded consciousness and entrepreneurship in the digital age. She was named "35 Under 35 In Wellness" by Wanderlust and “The Fashion World’s Most In-Demand Breakfast Chef” by MyRecipes, a brand of the Meredith Corporation. Avdulova shares the power of rituals, mindful nourishment and conscious social media.