Description
Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat that blends the comforting flavors of traditional oatmeal cookies with the moistness of zucchini bread. These cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a sweet dessert, or even a breakfast option. With their chewy texture and warm spices, they satisfy your sweet cravings while providing essential nutrients. Plus, they’re super easy to make, and you can customize them with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup 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 coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup grated zucchini
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla until combined. Stir in pure maple syrup.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the sheet and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg