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Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies

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Oat-based breakfast cookies with zucchini and tahini. Gluten-free, oil-free, and sweetened with dates. Perfect for easy breakfast on the go.

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies served on cooling rack on top of white and black checkered towel with size of zucchini and almond milk and tahini

Zucchini Tahini, Zucchini Tahini, Zucchini Tahini…say that ten times fast.

Did I ever tell you that I was an English minor in college?

Yep, I graduated with an Art History major and a double minor in English andArt & Visual Technology.

That’s why this whole blogging thing works for me– it’s the perfect harmony of words and images (and yums, duh).

Occasionally I like to dust off all of those learned literary devices and apply them lovingly to my creations.

I’m currently taking a break from plant-based alliteration to bring you…plant based rhymes.

And cookies for breakfast, obviously.

These Zucchini Tahini Breakfast cookies are even more fun to eat than they are to chant– coming from experience.

Grab a zucchini and your favorite jar of tahini and let’s make healthy cookies for breakfast!

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies ingredients

What You Need to Make Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies

With fall approaching, I’ve been a wee bit overzealous about my baking.

Yesterday, I had the oven on for most of the morning trying out new combinations, regardless of the fact that it was 93 degrees outside.

I came up with two favorites: gooey decadent apple pie bars and these delicious zucchini tahini breakfast cookies.

Funny story– these breakfast cookies were initially supposed to be apple spice breakfast cookies, but I had just eaten an apple pie bar and was craving something green…

When I asked you on Instagram which recipe you’d prefer to see first, you went with the Zucchini Tahini!

You guys must be tahini addicts, too.

No judgement here, friends.

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookie ingredients mixed in bowl with wooden spoon

The Zucchini Tahini combination came to me a while back when I was going through my Savory Yogurt Bowl phase.

In a moment of genius I topped my yogurt with roasted zucchini rounds, sweet berries, granola, and a big spoonful of tahini.

It might sound strange, but it was fantastic!

Tongue twisters aside, the mild taste and texture of zucchini is the perfect addition to tahini to liven up baked goods with some unexpected players.

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies served on cooling rack on top of white and black checkered towel

How to Make Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies

You’re going to love these oat-based breakfast cookies packed with fresh zucchini and creamy tahini.

They’re packed with gluten-free whole-grain protein and fiber, healthy sesame seed fats, and real food complex carbs to fuel you for your day.

The grated zucchini deliciously melts into the cookie batter, leaving you with a creamy cookie that’s packed with hidden veggies.

They’re soft, chewy, velvety, and lightly sweet with a slight tahini tang.

The batter is naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and a single banana.

I kept the recipe on the less sweet side, but the batter is customizable to meet your sweet tooth!

Omit the banana for less sweet cookies and add a few more dates for extra sweetness.

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies served on cooling rack on top of white and black checkered towel with size of zucchini and almond milk and tahini

How to Serve Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies

I bet you probably have a zucchini or two amongst our late summer produce lying around the fridge, so put it to good use with these Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies!

They’re perfect to prepare in advance for healthy breakfasts on the go.

Make a batch on Sunday and store them in the fridge all week long for easy grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks.

Try them chilled straight from the fridge or re-heated in the microwave.

Enjoy!

Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies served on cooling rack on top of white and black checkered towel with size of zucchini and almond milk and tahini

More Vegan Breakfast Cookies

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  • Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies

  • Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies

  • Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

  • Single Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookie

  • Grain Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies

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Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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Zucchini Tahini Breakfast Cookies served on cooling rack on top of white and black checkered towel with size of zucchini and almond milk and tahini

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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12-15 cookies
  • Diet: Vegan
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Oat-based breakfast cookies with zucchini and tahini. Gluten-free, oil-free, and sweetened with dates. Perfect for easy breakfast on the go.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour*
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1 large zucchini, grated (~2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup Medjool Dates, pitted
  • 1 banana
  • 2/3 cup runny tahini
  • 3 TBSP ground flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the oats and oat flour (see Notes on how to make DIY oat flour) in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Grate the zucchini into the bowl. (You can peel them if you’d like but I kept the skin on!)
  4. Add the dates, banana, tahini, flaxseed meal, and almond milk into a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until the contents are smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine.
  5. Add the date mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir the a spatula until everything is well incorporated.
  6. With a measuring cup, drop the dough into ~1/4 cup cookies on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 25-30 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on the bottom and firm to the touch. Allow the cookies to cool for ~10 minutes before serving.
  8. Store leftover zucchini tahini breakfast cookies in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

Make oat flour by processing 1 cup whole oats in a blender or food processor until you have a fine flour.

Recipe inspired by Fit Mitten Kitchen

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free

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Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Sweets & Treats

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  1. Caroline

    January 14, 2019 at 11:04 am

    These cookies are my go to!! I make them at least once a week and snack on them throughout the week. They are perfect when you can’t quite get satisfied and need a little something extra. I always add at least a tsp of cinnamon to the batter and once I’ve got the cookies ready to go in the oven, I add some chocolate chips and even more cinnamon on top.. what can I say, I like cinnamon and chocolate! Thanks for this recipe Lauren!

    Reply
    • Flora&Viino

      January 14, 2019 at 11:27 pm

      Caroline! Thanks so much for feedback here!. I LOVE the addition of the cinnamon and chocolate0 I’m going to have to try that next time!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Courtney

    July 31, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    Do you wrong out the zucchini first?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      August 4, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      Hi Courtney! I did not.

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  3. gigi

    August 7, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Did you add anything to the thing “icing”?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      August 9, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      Hi Gig! It’s actually just tahini! 🙂 You could add some maple syrup to make a “maple tahini” drizzle, too. Let me know if you try!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  4. Katerina

    May 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    These cookies are so yummy! They are the perfect amount of sweet and a great way to use up zucchini if it has been sitting in your fridge for awhile. I also really appreciated how easy they were to make!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      June 1, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Hi Katerina,

      I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies! So good for leftover zucchini!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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