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    Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

    Published: Aug 23, 2021. Modified: Oct 20, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    These double chocolate zucchini cookies are the best! Fudgey, chocolatey, deliciously chewy...and smuggling veggies. They make a decadent afternoon treat, lunchbox inclusion or morning tea snack. Get a batch of these freezer-friendly, kid-friendly and lunchbox perfect cookies made in under 25 minutes!

    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love this recipe
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert Tips and FAQs
    5 More delicious cookie ideas
    6 Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

    Why you're going to love this recipe

    There is no way you couldn't convince kids to eat these. They are the perfect cookie. Any questions about the "stringy stuff" and tell them it's coconut. Seriously. Nobody needs to know there are veggies in there. It can be our little secret. Zucchini is one of the easiest veggies to smuggle, like in these chocolate zucchini muffins, or these apple zucchini muffins.

    Here are the other reasons you will love them:

    • freezer friendly
    • veggie smuggling
    • easy to make
    • one bowl mixing
    • they don't taste like zucchini

    What goes into the recipe

    ingredients: zucchini, egg, milk, butter, brown sugar, wholemeal flour, vanilla, cocoa powder,chocolate chips, rolled oats
    • brown sugar- when I first tried making these cookies, I really really did try to make them without sugar. But they were bitter and not great. The compromise is this small amount of sugar that helps them to be super kid friendly.
    • zucchini- the zucchinis for this recipe weigh between 180 and 200 grams. Zucchini is high in fibre and low in calories. It also contains a high concentration of Vitamin B6, which helps with blood sugar regulation. Zucchini is also an excellent source of Vitamin C, manganese and Vitamin A (beta-carotene!).
    • chocolate chips- choose dark chocolate chips. They hold up better and they actually contain more cacao than milk chocolate chips which have a lot more sugar in them.
    • wholemeal flour- might as well try and get some wholegrains in where you can! If you don't have wholemeal flour you can just use plain white flour, no problems.
    • butter- if you are trying to make these dairy free you can swap for coocnut oil.
    • milk- for a dairy free option try rice milk for these chocolate zucchini cookies, because they need to stay nut free for lunchboxes.
    • rolled oats- these are in there for texture, you can swap for quinoa flakes if you prefer.

    How to make this recipe

    • In a large bowl, combine the butter, grated zucchini, vanilla paste and brown sugar. (Image 1)
    •  Mix until well combined. (Image 2)
    • Add the milk, oats, flour, egg and cocoa powder. (Image 3)
    • Mix until there are no dry spots. (Image 4)
    mixing the ingredients together to make the batter
    • Place tablespoonfuls of the mixture on a lined baking tray. (Image 5)
    • Squish slightly, then bake at 180 degrees celsius (355F) for 15-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. (Image 6)
    chocolate zucchini cookies on a tray ready for baking

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    How do I store these cookies?

    Chocolate zucchini cookies use fresh ingredients, so they are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for 2-3 days in the fridge.

    Are they freezer friendly?

    Yes! In fact they are perfect for freezing and stay fudgey and delicious even after freezing, meaning they are p[erfect for lunchbox preparation.

    Why is zucchini such a perfect veggie for hiding?

    When grated, zucchini is perfect for veggie smuggling. In fact, it hides in almost anything! I put it into muffins, cakes, meatballs and even these salmon and veggie balls!

    Why is zucchini good for you?

    Zucchini is high in fibre and low in calories. It also contains a high concentration of Vitamin B6, which helps with blood sugar regulation. Zucchini is also an excellent source of Vitamin C, manganese and Vitamin A (beta-carotene!).

    close up of Chocolate Zucchini Cookies on a wire rack

    More delicious cookie ideas

    • Cornflake Cookies
    • Soft carrot cookies, dairy free
    • Oatmeal M&M Cookies
    • Grapefruit, chia and poppyseed cookies
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    chocolate zucchini cookies on a rack

    Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

    Super low in sugar and packing a veggie punch, these fudgey, yummy double chocolate zucchini cookies are a kid friendly winner! Perfect for the lunchbox and freezer friendly.
    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 85 grams butter room temp
    • 1 zucchini grated (approx 180-200grams)
    • 2 tbsps brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
    • 1 cup wholemeal flour whole wheat
    • ¼ cup cocoa
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees (355f).
    • In a large bowl, combine the butter, zucchini, vanilla paste and coconut sugar. Mix until well combined with a wooden spoon.
    • Add the flour, cocoa, egg, milk, and oats and mix well.
    • Stir through the chcocolate chips.
    • Grab tablespoonfuls of the mixture and place on a lined baking tray.
    • Squash them down and bake for 15-18 minutes.
    • Cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack for 10 minutes.

    Notes

    Freezer friendly: freeze on a tray and then transfer to a container.
    Need these to be dairy free?
    Swap the butter for coconut and the milk for rice milk.
     

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cookies | Sodium: 19mg | Calcium: 40mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Vitamin A: 50IU | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 145mg | Cholesterol: 10mg | Calories: 95kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fat: 3g | Protein: 3g | Carbohydrates: 15g | Iron: 1mg
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    This post was originally written in October 2017 and was redone with new photos and process shots and video in August 2021

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    Comments

    1. Bryna Watkins says

      March 30, 2018 at 12:09 am

      Nutrition information on these--fat, sodium,etc.--would be very helpful!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        April 03, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Even when I do give nutritional information, it is done using an online calculator, so shouldn't be the be all and end all!

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        November 19, 2017 at 12:50 pm

        Yes they can!

        Reply
    3. Aria says

      October 12, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      Wow!!!This zucchini looks and sounds ah-mazing!!!

      Reply
    4. Michelle says

      October 12, 2017 at 1:14 am

      How big was the zucchini? Could you give an approx weight?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 12, 2017 at 10:02 am

        approx 180-200grams!

        Reply

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