Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wholesome cookies to enjoy any time of day! Vegan, whole grain, and so easy to make with kids.
Servings: 14 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 small/medium zucchini
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium overripe bananas) or 1 cup applesauce
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour or 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour blend
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or 1/3 cup regular chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or use a silicone mat.
- Grate the zucchini on the large wholes of a box grater until you get 1 full cup of grated zucchini. Squeeze most of the liquid out of the grated zucchini in a couple sheets of paper towel or in a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas very well with a potato masher or heavy whisk. Whisk in the maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Whisk in the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the flour and oats then use a rubber spatula or large spoon to mix. When most of the flour is stirred into the batter add the shredded zucchini and the chocolate chips. Mix until everything is just combined.
- Scoop the batter onto the baking sheet using a medium-size cookie scoop or a 1/4-cup measuring cup. The cookies don't spread much, so you can place them about a 1/2-inch to an inch apart. Flatten the tops of the cookies gently with the back of the scoop or cup to make them even on top. Place a few more chocolate chips on top if you'd like.
- Bake until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges and look dry on the top, 12 to 14 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet then enjoy.
- Cookies can be stored in a container on the counter for a day and then in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. They can also be wrapped and frozen for up to 2 months.
Notes
Add-ins: you can mix in 2 tbsp of hemp seeds or ground flax for a nutrition boost. Chopped nuts like walnuts are also a delicious addition. You can swap the chocolate chips or raisins or leave them out.