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Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Savory Sweet Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies You'll Love

Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious, guilt-free treat that combines veggies with wholesome ingredients for a chewy dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup instant oats Provides texture and fiber.
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour Choose based on dietary needs.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder Helps cookies puff up.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds warmth and sweetness.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter Adds richness.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic depth.
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup Natural sweetness.
For the Star Ingredient
  • 1 cup freshly grated zucchini Keeps cookies moist; pat dry.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl until there are no lumps.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  3. Slowly stir in maple syrup until well incorporated.
  4. Combine the dry and wet mixtures gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  9. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, remember to pat the zucchini dry before adding to the mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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