This month we’re sharing a beloved Fit Foodie reader favorite: zucchini oatmeal cookies. These chewy, soft cookies combine shredded zucchini, oatmeal, cashew butter, and chocolate chips for a treat that works as breakfast or dessert.
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The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge designed to bring people into the kitchen to cook from scratch and celebrate real, homemade food together. Each month the community focuses on one featured recipe so members can share tips, photos, and variations.
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September 2022 – The Details
Please read the following details carefully to ensure your entry is counted. If you have questions, leave them in the comments of the original post.
Recipe of the Month
Our oatmeal zucchini cookies are a consistent reader favorite. These cookies have delighted home bakers for years: they’re soft, chewy, and pleasantly moist without being soggy when prepared correctly. If you haven’t tried them yet, you’re in for a treat.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Chewy and soft texture that stays tender for days.
Freezes well, so you can keep a stash for quick breakfasts or snacks.
A subtle way to add vegetables to a sweet treat by using shredded zucchini.
Versatile for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or dessert.
All About Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies
These oatmeal zucchini cookies are a tasty variation of a flourless monster cookie. Swap candy pieces for shredded zucchini and you get a cookie that contains a serving of vegetables without sacrificing flavor. They work well with zucchini straight from the garden or zucchini you froze earlier in the season.
We recommend making a double batch and freezing half so you always have a quick homemade snack or breakfast option on hand.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Zucchini – Two medium zucchinis yield about 1 cup of shredded zucchini.
- Unsalted butter – We use unsalted butter for consistent salt control.
- Light brown sugar – Adds depth and moisture to the cookies.
- Maple syrup – A small amount enhances sweetness and flavor.
- Egg – Use a large egg for best texture and binding.
- Cashew butter – A soft, drippy cashew butter adds richness; avoid overly dry nut butters.
- Vanilla extract – Brings depth to the cookie flavor.
- Salt – Small amounts of salt amplify all other flavors.
- Quick-cooking oats – Quick oats hold together better than rolled oats in this recipe.
- Baking soda – Provides lift for the cookies.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Chocolate pairs beautifully with cashew butter and zucchini.
Tools You’ll Need
Basic baking equipment is sufficient: a mixing bowl, grater for shredding zucchini, a tea towel or cheesecloth for squeezing moisture, measuring cups and spoons, a baking sheet, and an oven. A cookie scoop makes portioning quick and consistent.
Top Recipe Tip
To achieve perfectly chewy, soft zucchini cookies, it’s essential to remove excess moisture from the shredded zucchini. After shredding, let the zucchini sit in a lined bowl briefly so liquid can separate, then use a clean tea towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This prevents the dough from becoming too wet and the cookies from turning mushy.
How to Enter
Once you’ve baked the recipe, submit your entry so it counts for the cooking club challenge.
- Find the original Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies blog post on the Fit Foodie site.
- Make the recipe and take a photo of your finished cookies.
- Leave a comment on the Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies blog post with your photo, a short note about your experience, and your name and email so organizers can contact winners. A star rating is appreciated but not required.
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Important Dates
Sunday, September 4, 2022 – First day entries are accepted.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – Last day to submit your photo and comment.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – Winners will be randomly selected and announced here and on social channels.
The Prize
Two participants will each win a $100 Target gift card. Winners are selected randomly from eligible comments received between September 4 and September 27, 2022. Announcements will be made on the last Wednesday of the month.
Charity of the Month
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Each month the club highlights a charity to support. For September 2022, the charity of the month is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides crisis support and resources for mental health emergencies. In addition to prizes, the organizers will increase their donation match so the charity receives additional support.
If you’d like to contribute, consider donating to the 988 Lifeline to support suicide prevention and crisis services.