Description
These Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet — filled with oats, maple syrup, and cozy spices for a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free blend
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (28g) melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (90g) grated zucchini, patted dry
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and pat dry thoroughly. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in zucchini. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto sheet, flatten slightly, and bake 11–14 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Dry zucchini well for best texture. Chill dough before baking for chewy cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: healthy zucchini cookies, oatmeal cookies, family-friendly desserts, easy healthy baking, maple sweetened cookies