Deliciously moist and chewy cookies combining zucchini, oatmeal, and chocolate chips, making for a healthier sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 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 ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until combined.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg