March 6, 2018, 1:12 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Are you crazy about porridge? Then let us introduce you to your new favorite breakfast: ZOATS. They add a big serving of fiber to the classic from England, keeping you full even longer and making it creamier. More FITfuttern is not possible!
The word ZOAT is a combination of the words Zucchini and Oats. Yes, we know what some of you are thinking: Vegetables for breakfast?! I like it sweet! Don’t worry: Not only is it sweet, but it also tastes great. Zucchini has such a mild flavor that the subtle sweetness of banana and cocoa really shines through. And we at FITfuttern would never recommend something we aren’t convinced tastes good.
Does the whole thing still seem a bit crazy to you? Well, you’ve probably had a green smoothie with spinach or chard before! Exactly, delicious!
Benefits of Zoats at a Glance
- Zoats are a balanced, healthy morning treat
- With the extra fiber, they keep you full for a long time
- The zucchini is rich in vitamins and minerals
- Zoats are especially creamy–thank the juicy, grated zucchini for that!
- Zucchini porridge has fewer calories than the classic version made only with oats
- Zucchini has a mild flavor, so even a small amount of honey sweetness or cinnamon comes through wonderfully
Also interesting: How to make your own granola bars
We asked fitness star Sophia Thiel (22) to prepare her favorite Zoat version for us in the FITfuttern kitchen. Sophia enhances her “new favorite breakfast” with peanut butter, banana, and cocoa powder.
For 2 servings of Chocolate Peanut Zoats à la Sophia, you need
- 1/2 small zucchini (about 150 g)
- 6 tablespoons of rolled oats
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, low-fat
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons mixed frozen berries
- 4 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt, or a plant-based milk alternative (e.g., almond milk)
Also interesting: Sophia Thiel’s “Hot Love” version has only 180 kcal
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and grate it finely with a kitchen grater. Combine with oats and almond milk in a pot and simmer for 2 minutes over low heat. Stir occasionally and add a little water if needed.
- Peel the banana, slice it, fold it in, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Finally, stir cocoa powder and peanut butter into the zucchini porridge and divide the chocolate peanut zoats into two bowls. Top with mixed berries and yogurt.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Nutritional Values per Serving
300 calories, 13 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, and 37 grams of carbohydrates.