Hidden Veggie Cookies {with Carrot and Zucchini}
Servings: cookies
Add some extra veggies to your child's diet with these hidden veggie cookies! They look and taste like a cross between your favorite chocolate chip cookies and zucchini bread, but they have a chewy texture and little pops of chocolate chips that will please even the pickiest eater. Make an extra batch to freeze for later or to share with the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, applesauce, egg, and vanilla and mix until a dough forms. Fold in the zucchini and carrots until combined. Next, fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for poking into the top of the cookies.
- Place the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some of the liquid.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on the baking sheet about an inch apart. Flatten them slightly with your palm or the back of a rubber spatula. Poke in the reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until light golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on baking sheet before handling to allow them to firm up.
Notes
- You can peel the zucchini before grating if your kids are more particular about seeing green specks in their cookies.
- Add 3/4 cup-1 cup of rolled oats if you prefer a chewier cookie.
- Instead of chocolate chips, you can also use raisins or blueberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
