Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- 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.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined, then fold in the grated zucchini.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly.
- Bake for 11–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the chewy texture of the cookies, and accurate measurements are crucial for best results.