Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies! These soft and chewy treats blend wholesome oats, rich chocolate chips, and nutrient-packed zucchini, creating a deliciously unique cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a sweet snack for the family, a lunchbox surprise, or a post-dinner treat, these cookies are sure to impress. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they are an excellent way to sneak some veggies into your diet without sacrificing flavor. Plus, with their freezable nature, you can always have a batch ready for those unexpected cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quick oats
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture along with grated zucchini and 1 cup of chocolate chips; stir until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly. Top each cookie with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg