Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup quick oats 
  • 1/2 cup plant-based protein powder (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 TBS chia seeds
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce or mashed banana
  • 1/3 cup creamy nut or seed butter (cashew, almond, sunbutter, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, water squeezed out

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and line large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In large bowl mix together oats, protein powder (if using), hemp hearts, chia seeds, cinnamon and pinch of salt.
  • In medium bowl mix together applesauce, nut or seed butter, honey and vanilla. Add into bowl of dry ingredients along with shredded zucchini; mix with large spoon or sturdy spatula until well combined.
  • Using medium cookie scoop or 1/4 cup, scoop dough into ball then shape into flat circle with hands, about 1/2″ thick; place evenly on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.