Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Deliciously nostalgic Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies that combine indulgence with wholesome ingredients, perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Incorporate the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and fold them into the dough.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can also be made with grated carrots for a different flavor. For a vegan version, replace the butter with coconut oil and the egg with a flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, oatmeal, zucchini, chocolate chip, baking