Chocolate Zucchini Cookies

Oh. my. gosh. I just discovered and sort of made up the BEST cookies ever. Ok. Not ever. Cookies with real butter and real sugar and lots and lots of chocolate chips are the frickin' best ever. But these cookies are awesome if you 1. Are trying to cut out dairy and 2. Like cookies, but are trying to watch your sugar intake.

Here's the recipe:

1/2 C vegan butter, softened (I use Earth Balance)
1C maple syrup (Ok...it's sugar. BUT, it's a much healthier sugar with more nutrients than white sugar.)
1 "egg" (This is about to blow your mind. Take 1 T flaxseeds + 3 T water and puree. That is equal 1 large egg and way more healthy for you!)
2 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 t ground cloves
1 C grated zucchini
1/2 C chocolate or carob chips (optional)

In a medium sized bowl: Cream together the syrup and butter until smooth. Beat in the "egg." Stir in zucchini.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Stir into zucchini mix. Fold in chips.

Cover and chill for 1 or more hours.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Drop dough by teaspoon fulls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.



Enjoy these guilt-free!