Zucchini cookies that are deliciously healthy!
Deliciously healthy zucchini cookies that are soft and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about one medium zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and grate the zucchini, then squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean towel.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, then fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
- Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out the moisture from the zucchini for better texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg