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Paleo Zucchini Cookies (Breakfast Cookies)

Last updated on March 19, 2021. Originally published June 10, 2018 46 Comments

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Paleo Zucchini Cookies are a healthy and nutritious recipe loaded with sneaky veggies that tastes like dessert but can be served for breakfast! They’re gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo AND are ready in 20 minutes!

Front view of one Paleo Zucchini Cookie with a bite taken out of it

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!

Front view of 7 Paleo Zucchini Cookies on a cooling rack

How to make Paleo Zucchini Cookies

1. 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.

2. Line the baking sheet

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!

3. Let them cool 

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!

4. Freezer-friendly!

This recipe makes soft, cakey cookies that are also hearty! They held up very well in the freezer! They’re great to have on hand for the mornings when you don’t have the brain power to think about breakfast. You can just pull some out of the freezer, heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, and have a healthy delicious breakfast you and your kids will love!

Overhead view of a collage of six step-by-step photos to show how to make Paleo Zucchini Cookies

Tools used to make Paleo Zucchini Cookies:

  1. Vitamix.  These Paleo Zucchini Cookies are so easy and taste amazing. They are made in the Vitamix, which is super important because it blends the zucchini so fine that even the most scrupulous observer won’t be able to find a trace of green! šŸ™‚
  2.  Cookie Scoop The dough on these healthy zucchini cookies is pretty soft (as you can see in the video). Using a cookie scoop to put the dough on the baking sheet makes the process much easier, and far less messy!
  3. Baking sheet. A good baking sheet really matters! I love these made by Nordic Ware!
  4. Parchment Paper. I buy my parchment paper in pre-cut sheets in bulk once every few years! I am never without it in the kitchen!

front view of a plate full of 7 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!

If you’re looking for more healthy cookie recipes, try these: 

  • These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a perfect easy sweet treat!
  • Healthy Peanut Butter Blondies have a sneaky ingredient!
  • Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are so delicious!
  • Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are healthy enough for breakfast!
  • These healthy banana oatmeal cookies are nutritious and delicious! 

front view of a stack of 3 Paleo Zucchini Cookie, the top one has a bite taken out of it

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Paleo Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Laura
Paleo Zucchini Cookies are a healthy and nutritious recipe loaded with sneaky veggies that tastes like dessert but can be served for breakfast! They're gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo AND are ready in 20 minutes! 
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 134.4 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • 2 TBS coconut oil measured in it's solid state
  • 2 TBS almond butter
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ to ½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together dry ingredients (almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon). Set aside.
  • Put zucchini, coconut oil, almond butter and coconut sugar in your blender (Vitamix) or food processor). Blend ingredients together until smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla and blend for 15 seconds or until just combined.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix very well.
  • Add chocolate chips.
  • Scoop 2 TBS portions of cookie dough onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes until cookies are slightly browned.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool!

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Nutrition

Calories: 134.4kcalCarbohydrates: 11.9gProtein: 3.2gFat: 9.1gCholesterol: 15.5mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 45.2mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 9.4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword breakfast cookie recipe, healthy breakfast cookies, paleo breakfast cookies, zucchini breakfast cookies, zucchini cookies
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

overhead view of one Paleo Zucchini Cookie with a bite taken out of it and the plate of cookies in the background

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  1. Katy

    June 26, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Oh they look scrumptious!!
    I’ve not been able to find Paleo chocolate chips – which brand do you use?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Anna Powell

    June 17, 2018 at 7:57 am

    Awesome recipe. Just printed it out.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    February 3, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I was curious, how tightly do you pack your zucchini when measuring?

    Reply
  4. Emily

    January 5, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    These look so good! However, I loathe coconut sugar. Do you think they’d hold up with pure maple syrup or honey?

    Reply
    • Laura

      January 6, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Hey Emily! I am not sure if a liquid sweetener would work well because I have never tried it! You could use another granulated sugar, but then it wouldn’t be paleo. If you try the liquid sweetener you might need to increase the amount of almond flour by a TBS or two. Let me know how it goes if you do try it!

      Reply
    • lindsay

      January 12, 2019 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Hi Emily,
      I just used honey and they are AMAZING!!! I tad moist, but aren’t falling apart. Perhaps would add an additional TSP of coconut flour. I added 1 TBSP of flax seed meal and chia seeds so that might have made them stick together more too..HAPPY BAKING! Delicious recipe for sure!!

      Reply
  5. Perry

    August 22, 2017 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    These are amazing!!! Do you know the calories per cookie?

    Reply
  6. Nichole Fant

    July 31, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Do you think this would work with coconut flour and a sunflower butter? My kids can’t have almonds…. Thanks! Excited to try them.

    Reply
    • Laura

      July 31, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Hey Nichole! I do not recommend using coconut flour as a substitute for almond flour. Coconut flour absorbs significantly more liquid than almond flour and your cookies would almost definitely turn out dry. If you cannot use Almond flour I’d recommend trying tapioca flour or an all-purpose gluten-free flour although I haven’t tested either option so I cannot guarantee results. Bob’s Red Mill makes an all-purpose paleo baking flour but I am not sure if it has nuts or not. You should be able to substitute sunflower butter but if they can eat cashews I’d more highly recommend cashew butter as a substitution!

      Reply
  7. Kimbo

    June 30, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today with the Enjoy Life mini choc chips and they are delicious!! Thanks fir thr amazing recipe!!

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 30, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!!!

      Reply
    • Laura

      July 11, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      I’m SO glad you enjoyed them!!! Cookies for breakfast is always a good idea!

      Reply
  8. Katie

    March 28, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I just pinned this recipe these look so tasty! I’m always looking for ways to hide vegetables and baking for my boys šŸ™‚ congrats on your feature at #HappinessIsHomemade this week, sharing on FB and Twitter!

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 28, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you Katie! I agree! It’s always great sneaking veggies into treats…for both our kids and us moms too! šŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing!! šŸ™‚ <3

      Reply
  9. Amanda@craftycookingmama

    March 28, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    These cookies look wonderful! Definitely trying them when I’m zucchini rich in a few months šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 28, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Ahhh! I can’t wait for the bountiful Zucchini harvest that’s to come in the spring!!! šŸ™‚ First is has to stop snowing where I live! LOL! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Audrey

    March 27, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    Congratulations on your Happiness is Homemade feature.

    Reply
  11. GiGi Eats

    March 22, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    THESE SOUND STUPENDOUS!!!! My mouth wants to try them!! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. Courtney

    March 22, 2016 at 9:14 am

    These look so yummy and sound so wholesome– I love it! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. Charlotte @Charlottes_cafe

    March 22, 2016 at 4:30 am

    This recipe looks delicious! It’s always great to find new paleo recipes. Thanks for sharing. I found your post on Totally Terrufic Tursdays šŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 22, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Charlotte! I love making paleo goodies! šŸ™‚ <3

      Reply
  14. Miz Helen

    March 21, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    What a great Breakfast Cookie! Hope you have a very special week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  15. Lela

    March 21, 2016 at 4:05 am

    I love to impress my grandmother with new recipes involving garden veggies and this one is going to be perfect. I can’t wait to break this recipe out next time I visit. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!

    Reply
  16. Angela

    March 20, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    We just went through the “plague” here too, alternating sick kids for the past 2 weeks! Ugh!! Glad everyone is starting feel better there šŸ™‚ These cookies look amazing & my kids will love them! Thank you so much for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up šŸ™‚ Pinned & Yummed!!

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 20, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Oh geeze! Having sick babies are the worst! I’m glad your’e all feeling better too! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Pam@over50feeling40

    March 19, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    These sound wonderful! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  18. Kellen

    March 19, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I LOVE this idea! I usually make zucchini bread but have yet to make zucchini cookies. Can’t wait to make these breakfast treats šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 19, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Zucchini bread is amazing too! But for some reason everything tastes better in cookie form! šŸ˜‰ <3

      Reply
  19. Emily

    March 19, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I’ve never made breakfast cookies, but I would love to make these! PINNING! God bless!

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 19, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      šŸ™‚ Thanks Emily! I hope you love them as much as we do over here! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. rachel @ athleticavocado

    March 19, 2016 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Awwww yes breakfast cookies are my JAM! Pinned these babies šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 19, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Amen Rachel! šŸ™‚ Cookies all day. Cookies every day!! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  21. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    March 19, 2016 at 12:14 am

    Gotta love chocolate for breakfast right?! Yum hope you will link up to my meatless Monday next week

    Reply
  22. Jenn - a traveling Wife

    March 18, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    YUM – breakfast cookies are my favorite. I’ll join your kids at the breakfast table any morning šŸ™‚ One reason why I love cookies, muffins, or bars for breakfast is because they usually do well in the freezer. Then you have a grab-and-go breakfast for your rushed mornings. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 18, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Come on over! There’s always room for more at our breakfast table! šŸ˜‰ I couldn’t agree more with having things on hand for busy mornings! Which with three kids 5 and under ends up being every morning in my house! LOL šŸ™‚

      Reply
  23. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    March 18, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    These look so yummy! I love cookies for breakfast šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 18, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks Liz! šŸ™‚ Agreed!!!! <3

      Reply
  24. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table

    March 18, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I love an excuse to eat cookies for breakfast! Especially when they are so healthy and wholesome like these šŸ™‚ Pinning and can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Laura

      March 18, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Cookies in the morning! cookies in the evening! cookies at suppertime! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  25. Carole from Carole's Chatter

    March 17, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    Hi Laura,, this is great. I hope you bring it over to Food on Friday: Breakfast. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter

    Reply
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