Description
A delightful treat that combines health and indulgence, these Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the goodness of zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by grating it and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Mix the wet ingredients: combine brown sugar and egg, whisking until well combined, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips into the dough.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and oats.
- For vegan, replace the egg with a flaxseed meal mixed with water.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For freezing, place cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Cookies, Healthy Dessert