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Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies Bursting with Flavor

A delicious and nutritious take on cookies, featuring healthy zucchini and wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Instant Oats Gluten-free option available
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Substitute with white whole wheat, oat flour, or all-purpose flour if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Enriches cookie's taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil or Unsalted Butter For moisture and richness
  • 1 large Egg Bind cookies together, egg-free substitute available
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For aromatic flavor
  • 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup Natural sweetener; substitutes available
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Zucchini Ensure to pat dry

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil (or softened butter), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth, then stir in the pure maple syrup.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined, then fold in the grated zucchini.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 11–14 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the chewy texture of the cookies, and accurate measurements are crucial for best results.

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