Description
These Zucchini Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, featuring the subtle sweetness of zucchini and the wholesome goodness of oats. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or more butter)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine and bake: Stir in the shredded zucchini until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and chewy with a hint of spice and moisture from the zucchini.
- For a healthier version, swap half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
