Today, my husband and kids suggested going to an amazing vegan bakery for a little snack...my favorite because they also bake the most delicious gluten free treats too! Much to my disappointment, they had sold all of the gluten free offerings that day...so sad. So when I got home, I decided to make my own treat with some bananas that were totally overripe and a huge zucchini from my in-laws garden. This is soooo easy, soooo yummy and full of fruit and veggies!
What you need:
2 cups oats, pulsed in blender until "flour"
- 2 very ripe bananas smashed
- 2.5 cups of shredded zucchini (I spiralize and run a knife through mine)
- 100 calories worth of plain, vegan protein powder. I like the pea protein from Trader Joe's
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 TBSP oil of choice (loving my avocado oil)
- 1 1/2 TBSP apple cider vinager
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
What you do:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease a 8x8 pan
- Combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and then fold in the chocolate
- Pour into the pan and bake on middle rack for 40-45 minutes
EAT it!
Nutrition for one giant piece...1/9 of the pan
235 calories
8 grams fat
36 carbs
4 grams fiber
6 grams protein