Description
These cookies are a healthy and delicious way to use up zucchini. They are packed with flavor and are a great snack or dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, applesauce, maple syrup, chopped nuts (if using), cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and egg.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, you can add a few tablespoons of chocolate chips.
- Ensure you squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy cookies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini cookies, oatmeal cookies, healthy cookies, easy cookie recipe, baked goods, dessert, snack