Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies with Chocolate and Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, whisk the banana, applesauce and egg together until smooth
Add flour, flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine
Grate the zucchini onto paper towels or a clean dish towel. Squeeze out the excess water
Add the grated zucchini, oats, chocolate chips and walnuts to banana mixture. Stir to combine
Scoop the batter onto the baking sheet with a cookie scoop and flatten into a cookie shape, leaving about an inch between the cookies
Bake for 11-14 minutes
Remove from oven and cool before removing from baking sheet
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Optionally, serve with plain Greek yogurt and some fruit for a complete breakfast
