If you are looking for a nutritious and delicious snack or breakfast treat, zucchini carrot cookies are an excellent choice. They are made with fresh zucchini and carrots, which provide a boost of vitamins and minerals, and have a moist and tender texture. The cookies are also naturally gluten-free, making them a great option for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI COOKIES
These are moist spicy cookies!
Provided by Marian
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ZUCCHINI-CARROT BARS
We added grated zucchini to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix to create these tasty dessert bars frosted with made-from-scratch cream cheese icing.
Provided by By Brooke Lark
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together bar ingredients until well mixed. Spread in pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat together frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. If needed, add more milk to make a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into 2x1-inch bars. Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CARROT ZUCCHINI BREAD
This is a moist delicious bread, excellent for weekend brunch.
Provided by jandeli
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Combine the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the zucchini, carrots, and orange and lemon zests.
- Stir the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ZUCCHINI CARROT COOKIES
In order to use my upcoming crop of zucchini I'm adding this recipe to help me. And anyone else that may have zucchini coming out their ears!
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 27m
Yield 1 batch of cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream the margarine and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Add shredded vegetables and mix.
- Combine the dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Then add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Drop the dough by teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
GLUTEN-FREE CARROT-ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE COOKIES
These yummy cookies will convert anyone who dislikes veggies. Soft and chewy, they are a delight at any age! Please note: If you do not want to see the vegetables in the finished product, peel the zucchini before grating and use white carrots.
Provided by katii
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; add the egg whites and mix well.
- Add in flour, baking powder, spices, and salt; mix well.
- Add milk; mix well.
- Stir in zucchini, carrots, and orange; mix well.
- Stir chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Drop onto parchment paper lined baking sheets by teaspoon.
- Bake in a preheated 350* oven for about 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cookies have set.
- Melt baking chocolate and dip each cookie halfway.
- Let cool or eat while still warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1
Tips for Making Zucchini Carrot Cookies:
- **Choose the right zucchini:** Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid large zucchinis as they tend to have a higher water content, which can make the cookies too moist. - **Grate the zucchini and carrots finely:** This will help them blend into the cookie dough more easily and evenly. - **Use fresh ingredients:** Fresh zucchini and carrots will give your cookies the best flavor and texture. - **Don't overmix the dough:** Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - **Chill the dough before baking:** This will help the cookies hold their shape better. - **Bake the cookies until they are just set:** Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.Conclusion:
Zucchini carrot cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutritious ingredients, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So why not give them a try today?
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