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Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

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Delicious and healthy cookies made with shredded zucchini and oatmeal, offering a delightful balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (130g) shredded zucchini
  • 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (3 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (180g) dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. Combine the old-fashioned oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and whisk together.
  4. Mix the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until well incorporated.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the egg with flaxseed meal mixed with water. These cookies freeze well; store them layered with parchment in an airtight container.

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