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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Desserts > Cookies

    Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

    Published: Aug 10, 2017 · Modified: Oct 23, 2019 by Melissa · 23 Comments

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    Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

    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.

    Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

    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).

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

    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 flour lends 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 ⅓ 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.

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

    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 are excellent dipped in milk.

    Can I substitute butter for applesauce?

    I have subbed unsweetened applesauce for half the butter lots of times with great success; it's great idea if you are wanting to save a few calories. I have also used coconut oil in place of the butter and it works well, too.

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

     

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    Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

    Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies


    ★★★★★

    4.8 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless This Mess
    • Total Time: 27 minutes
    • Yield: 4 ½ 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, room temperature
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups grated zucchini
    • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ½ 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 before transferring them to a wire rack. Store covered.
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 12 min
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: zucchini cookies, easy zucchini recipe, oatmeal cookies recipe, healthy oatmeal cookies, healthy oatmeal cookie recipe, healthy cookies recipe, breakfast cookies recipe, baked zucchini recipe, easy zucchini recipe

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

    • Healthy Zucchini Bread Pancakes
    • Pineapple Zucchini Bread
    • Chocolate Zucchini Cake
    • Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins (these freeze great for easy breakfasts on the go!)
    • Farmhouse Egg Bake
    • Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce
    • Zucchini Side Dish
    • Sweet Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas
    • 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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    1. C M

      January 30, 2023 at 12:36 pm

      Love this recipe! I've made it countless times, it's easily one of our favorite go-to school snacks!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Dahlia

      March 20, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Do you wring out all the water from the zucchini?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        March 20, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        I don't for this recipe.

    3. Wendy

      September 07, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Can you add chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        September 07, 2020 at 10:34 pm

        Oh yes, a favorite addition in our house!

    4. Stephanie

      August 13, 2020 at 8:52 am

      What kind of oats do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        August 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm

        I like old fashioned, you can use what you have!

    5. Cindy

      August 07, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Can you use regular white flour?

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      • Melissa

        August 08, 2020 at 3:24 pm

        Yep, just add an additional 1/4 cup or so since whole wheat flour will absorb a little more of the liquid!

    6. made these tonight and they are delicious

      July 19, 2020 at 6:08 pm

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      ★★★★★

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    7. Libby

      September 06, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Our first batch fell flat because we are at 4500’, so I tried again with 1/2c more flour, only 1/2c sugar instead of 2/3, and 1 1/2tsp baking powder and they came out perfect!

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Melissa

        September 06, 2018 at 12:32 pm

        Thank you for sharing your high altitude cookie baking changes, I'm sure that will be helpful to other folks too! I'm so glad you gave them a second chance!

    8. Ashley

      August 29, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      These were delicious! I'm going to make these every summer, thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Heather @ Dredge and Drizzle

      August 27, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      These look awesome! I love sneaking veggies into foods my family will eat!

      Reply
    10. Feestzaal

      August 11, 2017 at 5:27 am

      Wow! This Zucchini oatmeal cookies looks scrumptious. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

      Reply
    11. Angela

      January 08, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Hey, just wanted to let you know a Facebook page has posted your recipe and photo without giving you credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=557290317695585&set=a.478621598895791.1073741828.478619752229309&type=1&stream_ref=10
      I tried to report the post as an intellectual property theft, but apparently only the content creator can do that. Good luck!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        January 08, 2014 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know! I saw this and sent them a note a few weeks ago but I haven't heard back... I don't think they care they are stealing! Boo! Hopefully they'll take it down though...

      • Melissa

        January 09, 2014 at 9:35 am

        Hey! Thanks to you I got a thing filed and FB took down the post! Feeling successful and I have you to thank for it!

    12. Karly Campbell (@Buns_In_My_Oven)

      September 17, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Ooh, what a unique recipe! Love this!

      Thanks so much for entering the cookie contest!

      Reply
    13. kate C.

      August 14, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Made these this morning! really good! I used 3/4 c. canola oil and 1/4 c. applesauce and they turned out pretty soft with a crisper outside and they are really, really good! My three kids and my friend and her two kids all enjoyed for dessert after lunch! Thanks for another way to use zucchini!

      Reply
    14. Ally

      September 01, 2012 at 9:59 am

      what a breath of fresh zucchini air!
      xo
      http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/

      Reply
    15. Jessica Havican

      August 31, 2012 at 11:48 pm

      I have tons of zucchini from my garden and I'm always looking for different ways to use them. Thanks for posting this!!

      P.S. I just read that you went 8.5 months without a kitchen! I don't know how you did it? I. Would. die. bless your heart! Bet you're glad that's done and over with. or at least I hope it's done and over with for you!

      Reply
    16. Sarah

      August 31, 2012 at 7:14 am

      Headed to the store to buy some ingredients I don't have then I'm making these!! I have s big zucchini on my counter just waiting to be used.

      Reply

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