During my recent search for recipes utilizing the rather large pile of shredded zucchini I have on hand, I came across this recipe from An Oregon Cottage for Fudgy Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cookies. As yummy as they looked, you know I couldn't pass up an opportunity to veganize them!
Ingredients:
- 5 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup carob or cocoa powder
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar (I used vegan evaporated cane juice crystals)
- 1/3 c. coconut palm sugar (or Sucanat)
- 1 flax seed "egg"
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/4 c. spelt or whole spelt (or combination of both for low gluten option)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (drained of moisture)
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips, (We like Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Gluten, Dairy, nut & Soy Free, Mini Chips, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6))
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- If coconut oil is not already softened, then heat briefly. If you needed to heat it , let it cool off a bit. Place oil in mixing bowl. Stir in sugars and carob or cocoa powder until combined. Add flax seed "egg" and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda and salt until smooth and then add the zucchini and chocolate chips. Stir until well combined.
- Drop by tablespoon sized scoops onto cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before sliding parchment over to cooling rack.
Notes of things I learned about this recipe:
*You can use up to 1/2 cup or carob or cocoa if you want a stronger chocolate flavor. 1/4 cup carob was enough for me as it has a distinct taste to it.
*We were out of vanilla, and didn't miss it.
*Like the original, you can use wheat flour instead of spelt if gluten isn't a concern.
*My batter was very thick. If you opt for whole wheat or whole spelt flour only, I would suggest making at least part of your sweeteners either honey, maple syrup or agave. You can google conversion ratios to granulated sugar.
*If your zucchini still has a lot of moisture in it, disregard the previous note.
These cookies are delicious. They even received my picky son's seal of approval!
Enjoy!
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