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Healthy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

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Deliciously healthy cookies combining zucchini and oatmeal for a cozy treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup instant oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Combine the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
  5. Whisk together the melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in another bowl.
  6. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold in the grated zucchini.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Don’t skip the zucchini for moisture! These cookies also freeze well.

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