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Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

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Delicious and nutritious cookies made with oats and zucchini, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats
  • 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
  • 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (90g) freshly grated zucchini, patted dry

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
  3. Stir in the maple syrup.
  4. Add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  6. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  8. Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet.
  9. Flatten each scoop to about ⅜”-thick using a spatula.
  10. Bake at 325°F for 11-14 minutes.
  11. Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Pat the grated zucchini dry to avoid excess moisture. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/healthy-zucchini-oatmeal-cookies/