Description
Zucchini Bread Breakfast Cookies offer a delightful combination of the classic flavors of zucchini bread in a convenient cookie form. These wholesome treats are perfect for busy mornings, lunch boxes, or an afternoon snack. With nutritious ingredients like oats, shredded zucchini, and applesauce, they provide a healthy start to your day that appeals to both kids and adults. Plus, they can be customized with your favorite nuts or seeds for an extra crunch. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 Β½ cups quick oats
- ΒΎ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ΒΌ cup ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)
- ΒΌ cup chopped walnuts
- Β½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- β cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360Β°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Scoop out dough using about 2 tablespoons per cookie, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy cookies. Customize by adding chocolate chips, dried fruits, or different nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.