Description
Zucchini bread breakfast cookies blend familiar morning comfort with wholesome ingredients from classic zucchini bread. Packed with nutritious oats, warm spices, and grated zucchini, these cookies offer a delightful morning treat that connects nostalgia and wellness in one satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup oat flour OR whole wheat flour OR ground grain
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 2 large eggs
Nuts and Seeds:
- ¼ cup ground golden flax OR chia seeds
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons oil OR melted butter OR melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 360°F (180°C) and arrange two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of quick oats, old fashioned oats, flour, flax/chia seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate wet components including applesauce, honey, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Using a standard measuring spoon, portion the dough into 2-tablespoon rounds and distribute them across prepared baking sheets with approximately 2 inches separation.
- Gently manipulate each dough portion, pressing to create circular shapes approximately ½ to ⅔ inches thick and 2 to 2½ inches in diameter, recognizing they will maintain their initial form during baking.
- Position one batch into the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, monitoring until edges transform to a delicate golden hue.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, enabling initial stabilization before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, transfer cookies to an airtight container, where they will remain fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Packed with nutritious ingredients like zucchini, oats, and nuts, these breakfast cookies offer a wholesome start to your morning.
- Easy to make and customize, the recipe welcomes creative additions like chocolate chips or different nuts to suit your taste.
- Perfect for meal prep, these cookies can be stored at room temperature for quick grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks throughout the week.
- Flattening the cookies before baking ensures a consistent texture and helps them cook evenly without spreading.
- The combination of quick and old-fashioned oats provides a satisfying texture with both chewiness and softness.
- Freezer-friendly option available: store in an airtight container for up to 2 months for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg