Posted Jun 10, 2018, Updated Feb 07, 2023 This post was originally published on March 17, 2016. It has been updated with new photos and a video, however the recipe remains the same. I’ve mentioned before that my kids are into sweet breakfasts. I remember the first time I made them “cookies” in the morning…they flipped and thought I was the coolest mom in the world. Since they loved it, I made it my mission to create healthy breakfast cookies that have a serving of veggies in them. I always start the day with a healthy dose of greens, so I try to do what I can to be sure my kids do too! You can serve these paleo breakfast cookies first thing in the AM…but they also hold their own as a delicious after dinner dessert! They are dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo and refined-sugar free!
How to make Paleo Zucchini Cookies
Blend
This step is actually optional if you do not mind having flecks of zucchini visible in your zucchini cookies! However, in my house, my kids would not approve of anything green in their cookies, so I always blend the zucchini with the other wet ingredients! I also really enjoy the texture of these paleo breakfast cookies when the zucchini is fully blended.
Bake/Cool
Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper ensures these healthy zucchini cookies are easily removed from the baking sheet. They are very soft, so this is an important step! After baking let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes. This gives them time to hold their shape more when removed from the pan!
Store/freeze
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. They held up very well in the freezer. You can just pull some out of the freezer, heat in the microwave for 20-60 seconds, and have a healthy delicious breakfast you and your kids will love!
Tools used to make Paleo Zucchini Cookies:
Paleo Zucchini Cookies: Ingredients & Substitutions
Almond flour. I do not recommend making any substitutions for the almond flour. Especially do not substitute coconut flour, as they are not interchangeable. You could try a 1:1 gluten-free or paleo baking flour if you would like to try it.Coconut flour. there is no substitute for coconut flour in this recipe!Coconut oil. Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil.Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in place of coconut sugar! Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs.Chocolate Chips. I used chocolate chunks, but you can use chips of your choosing! To keep these paleo make sure your chocolate is paleo-friendly! I have also used white chocolate chips and Hershey’s cinnamon chips (a pantry staple…so yum) both with rave reviews from my family!
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