Description
Soft and chewy cookies made with wholesome oatmeal and refreshing zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater or a food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Combine the grated zucchini, applesauce, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent soggy cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg