Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and wholesome cookies made with zucchini and oats, offering a healthy treat that’s both enjoyable and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate your zucchini and squeeze the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine the grated zucchini, rolled oats, almond flour (or whole wheat flour), honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil (or butter), vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with variations such as adding carrots or different spices for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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