I’m a huge volume eater, so I love finding ways to jam pack extra nutrition and volume into my meals so I can stay fuller for longer! So when the weather is a bit cooler and i’m in the mood for warm meals, I’ve been loving adding a neutral-flavoured “riced” vegetables into my porridge/oats!
The addition of these vegetables literally DOUBLES the serving size whilst adding extra vitamins, minerals and fibre! … and NO YOU CAN’T TASTE THE VEGGIES (if you cook it properly)
Here is the recipe:
HOT CHOCOLATE PROTEIN VEGGIE OATMEAL
(vegan, high-protein, refined sugar free, GF option)
MAKES: 1 hearty serve
INGREDIENTS:
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1/4 cup quick oats (GF option: quinoa or rice flakes)
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1 x zucchini
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1 cup of cauliflower
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1 scoop vegan choc protein powder
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups almond milk
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1 teaspoon sweetener
METHOD:
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Chop the zucchini and cauliflower into chunks and put it into a food processor. Pulse a few times until the vegetables are a “rice” texture.
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In a small pot on medium heat, add in the riced veggies and 1/2 cup of plant milk. Cook for 5 minutes to remove the “vegetable” taste, stirring occasionally
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Add in the quick oats and remaining 1 cup of plant milk. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
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Stir in the protein powder, cocoa powder and sweetener of choice. You may need to add a dash more liquid depending on the brand of protein powder you are using. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Transfer your oatmeal into a bowl and top with your fave toppings!
My toppings included: frozen berries (taste so good when melted into the warm chocolate oats), @blissfitfoods hazelnut choc granola, @wildcrafted superorb & @macr0mike salted caramel PB sauce
This meal literally keeps me FULL FOR HOURSSS! So let me know if you try it!