Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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210 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 12-18 Servings | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 210 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
Sodium 60mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Protein 5g | |
Calcium 35mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These cookies are healthy enough to pass for a luxurious breakfast and yummy enough that you’ll be craving them again for your afternoon snack. The stars of these cookies are zucchini with a sprinkle of chocolate chips. The combination is actually tasty! The base is oats, whole wheat flour, and banana. Walnuts–or your nut of choice—give these soft, chewy treats a light crunch and a protein punch.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature and softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Steps to Make It
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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In another large bowl, whisk or beat the mashed banana, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
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Slowly fold the dry mixture into liquid mixture. Add the shredded zucchini, walnuts, and chocolate chips and mix until a sticky dough forms.
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Flour your hands and roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake cookies at 350F 12-15 minutes. The edges should turn golden brown while the centers stay slightly soft. Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet and the transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.