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Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

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Delightful breakfast cookies packed with wholesome ingredients like zucchini and chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp (21g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg white (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60mL) pure maple syrup (room temperature)
  • 5 tbsp (75mL) nonfat milk (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (90g) freshly grated zucchini, patted dry
  • 2 ½ tbsp (35g) miniature chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter or coconut oil, egg white, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and nonfat milk.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini and 2 tablespoons of the miniature chocolate chips.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space for them to spread. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
  8. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are great for breakfast or as a snack. Serve warm or layer them in a parfait with yogurt and fruit.

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Keywords: cookies, breakfast, healthy, oatmeal, zucchini, chocolate chip

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