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on Aug 10, 2017, Updated Oct 23, 2019

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These easy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are surprisingly light and fluffy cookies made from oats and shredded zucchini.

Here are a few more recipes featuring zucchini: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies, Healthy Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffins and Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe.

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Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Do you have plenty of zucchini in your life yet?! I feel like there are so many wonderful things to make out of zucchini that I honestly never get tired of it coming out of my garden. It’s such a simple vegetable that it goes well with everything from sweet to savory and breakfast to dinner. Really, is there anything that zucchini can’t do?!

Today I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite sweet zucchini recipes: Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies. I’ve been making this recipe for years and love it because it is a healthy-ish sweet zucchini recipe that is easy to make and easy to share. Now I love me some zucchini bread, but honestly my kids don’t eat it super well and it tends to go bad or I end up eating the whole loaf. Zucchini in cookies, however, is one of their very favorite treats.

Why I Love These Zucchini Cookies

I love this recipe because it can be made with butter, applesauce, or coconut oil (or a mix and match of any of those), it has whole grain wheat flour and oats, and it has vegetables in it. Sure it has some sugar, but all in all, it’s a pretty well-rounded treat with healthy fats and fiber. And the cookies are delicious! The addition of zucchini makes these cookies extra light and puffy – similar in texture to a pumpkin cookie. Feel free to add some chocolate chips to these (though they are great without them).

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Tips and Tricks for Making Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

  • This is a great way to use bigger zucchini that might be a little tough; Peel and remove any seeds from larger zucchinis. Smaller squash don’t need anything done to them. If you are trying to hide the fact that there are veggies in your cookies though, peel the zucchini regardless of the size. If the kids can’t see the green, they don’t even know.
  • The whole wheat flourlends a great nuttiness to this cookie and helps to absorb some of the extra moisture from the zucchini. I strongly recommend using it. You will probably need 1/3 cup more flour if using white flour.
  • Don’t store the baked cookies stacked on top of each other. They stick terribly. Place a layer of wax or parchment paper in between the layers.

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My cookies are too soft, how can I make them more firm?

The dough is very wet and bakes up to a very soft cookie. Bake the cookies for an extra 3 or 4 minutes if you like a crunchier cookie. The crunchier cookies areexcellentdipped in milk.

Can I substitute butter for applesauce?

I have subbed unsweetened applesauce for half the butter lots of times with greatsuccess; it’s great ideaif you are wanting to save a few calories. I have also usedcoconut oil in place of the butter and it works well, too.

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Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

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  • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless This Mess
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1/2 dozen cookies 1x
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These easy Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies are surprisingly light and fluffy cookies made from oats and shredded zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, roomtemperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 1/2 cups oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until light in color and very fluffy – 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat for another minute.
  3. Add the grated zucchini and mix until incorporated.
  4. Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder,baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Mix everything together on low speed until well combined. Add the oats and mix to combine.
  5. Scoop dough into balls using a 1 ounce scoop and place on a baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes beforetransferringthem to a wire rack. Store covered.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Zucchini is my favorite and here are a few more recipes from my site that include it:

  • Pineapple Zucchini Bread
  • Chocolate Zucchini Cake
  • Farmhouse Egg Bake
  • Zucchini Side Dish
  • 20-Minute Roasted Zucchini, Corn, and Black Bean Tacos
  • Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Aren’t those fun? These are a staple cookie in our house all summer long, and I can’t wait for you to try them. Use all the zucchini!

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FAQs

Are oatmeal cookies actually healthy? ›

Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer. That said, oatmeal raisin cookies are still cookies with higher butter and sugar content than other snacks, so they should only be considered a healthy snack in moderation.

What is a healthy cookie to eat? ›

Hu. Hu's whole line of cookies is squeaky clean–the ingredients include organic coconut oil, organic cocoa butter, cassava flour, cashew flour, free-range eggs, and flax seeds. The thing that makes Hu's cookies the best of the Best Stuff is that they are sweetened with dates rather than any sugar at all.

Are oatmeal cookies good for high cholesterol? ›

Here are a few heart-healthy benefits of these cookies:

As a type of whole grain, the oats in this recipe provide fiber, which supports healthy cholesterol levels. Plus, their antioxidants can help reduce inflammation.

Why are my homemade oatmeal cookies hard? ›

Overbaking is the most common cause of hard oatmeal cookies. Cookies continue to cook on the baking sheet even after they're removed from the oven, so try taking them out when they're just lightly golden and still a bit soft in the middle. They'll firm up as they cool, resulting in a chewier texture.

Are oatmeal cookies good for your stomach? ›

“These cookies are one of my favorite simple and digestion-friendly snacks because they only require mashed ripe bananas and rolled oats. Both are both gentle on the digestive system and provide a good amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals,” Dr. Robbins says.

Do oatmeal cookies have a lot of sugar? ›

A commercially prepared oatmeal cookie has approximately 105 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbs, 0.7 grams of fiber and 10 grams of sugar. A comparable chocolate chip cookie has about 15 more calories, a little less protein and fiber, as well as twice the amount of fat.

Will eating oatmeal every day lower cholesterol? ›

Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.

What type of oatmeal is best for lowering cholesterol? ›

Whole-grain oats: Best bet for lowering cholesterol.

What sweets can I eat to lower cholesterol? ›

Delicious and heart-healthier desserts!
  • California Walnut and Sour Cherry Rocky Road. ...
  • Autumn Fruit Compote. ...
  • Apple and Blackberry Oat Crumble. ...
  • Chocolate Sponge. ...
  • Easy Banana Ice Cream. ...
  • Fudgy Buttermilk Brownies. ...
  • Healthier Flapjacks. ...
  • Healthy Pancakes.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Cornstarch Is The Secret To Soft And Chewy Cookies.

Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda in oatmeal cookies? ›

First, we substituted baking powder for baking soda. The baking powder gave the dough more lift, which in turn made the cookies less dense and a bit chewier. Second, we eliminated the cinnamon recommended not only in the Quaker Oats recipe but in lots of other recipes.

How long will homemade oatmeal cookies last? ›

Information. Bakery or homemade cookies can be stored at room temperature two to three weeks or two months in the refrigerator. Cookies retain their quality when stored in the freezer for eight to 12 months.

Are Quaker oat cookies healthy? ›

Made with whole grain Oats, Quaker's® healthy cookies are a good source of iron, calcium and fiber. With so many flavors to choose from, there's something for everyone to help keep their hunger at bay.

How many calories are in an average oatmeal cookie? ›

Oatmeal cookies contains 90 calories per 19 g serving. This serving contains 3.5 g of fat, 1 g of protein and 13 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 6 g sugar and 1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal cookies contains 1.5 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Are homemade cookies healthier? ›

This could be due to the fact that homemade cookies don't contain chemicals and preservatives, making them healthier. Furthermore, you are able to control your ingredients and their nutritional value.

Is oatmeal healthy? ›

Extensive studies have associated oats and oatmeal with plenty of heart-healthy benefits, such as lowering cholesterol (both total and "bad" LDL cholesterol) and helping with weight control. Oatmeal has a host of vitamins and minerals.

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