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Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies You’ll Crave Daily

These Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies blend oatmeal and zucchini for a delicious, guilt-free treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup instant oats gluten-free optional
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour substitute with oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • a pinch salt to balance sweetness
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter melt and cool slightly
  • 1 large egg can be replaced with a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure is best
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup honey or agave can be used
  • 1 cup freshly grated zucchini pat dry to maintain texture

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, melt coconut oil or butter and let cool slightly. Whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated zucchini carefully until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  7. Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-14 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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