Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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3/4 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
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1 medium ripe banana, mashed
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1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup raisins or mini chocolate chips (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat and prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix mashed banana, honey (or maple syrup), melted oil or butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add zucchini:
Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
5. Mix batter:
Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips and nuts if using.
6. Scoop cookies:
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 12 mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of the scoop.
7. Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.