Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and healthy zucchini oatmeal cookies that are chewy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the rolled oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the grated zucchini, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, zucchini cookies, oatmeal cookies, dessert, vegetarian