Kaleigh McMordie : Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 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, grated

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

3. In a large bowl, whisk the banana, applesauce and egg together until smooth

4. Add flour, flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine

5. Grate the zucchini onto paper towels or a clean dish towel. Squeeze out the excess water

6. Add the grated zucchini, oats, chocolate chips and walnuts to banana mixture. Stir to combine

7. Scoop the batter onto the baking sheet with a cookie scoop and flatten into a cookie shape, leaving about an inch between the cookies

8. Bake for 11-14 minutes

9. Remove from oven and cool before removing from baking sheet

10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

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Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies