These hidden veggie cookies are a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet! Not to mention, they are delicious!

Now I know you might be reading this and thinking, “Ew, vegetable cookies?”. Well, actually, adding vegetables to sweet dishes is not that uncommon! I’m sure you’ve heard about carrot cake, zucchini bread, or sweet potato brownies. This recipe takes that concept to a whole new level: it features THREE hidden veggies and a whole lot of flavor!

hidden veggie cookies
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These hidden veggie cookies are deliciously thick and fudgy. Trust me, once you try them, you’ll be making these all the time!
If you’re looking for a way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this recipe is a great place to start.
I think we have all been in a situation when we have some leftover zucchini, and a half a bag bag of spinach starting to wilt. Don’t let your veggies go to waste! Make these hidden veggie cookies instead.
While the premise of this recipe sounds… unusual, the ingredient list is full of affordable produce and common pantry items.
These cookies are like chocolate brownies, but in cookie form. Complete with chocolate chips, and way more healthy than regular brownies!
These cookies are nut-free, soy-free, and can be adapted to be gluten-free!
hidden veggie cookies

How to Make This Recipe
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: zucchini, carrot, spinach, apple sauce, flax egg and maple syrup. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, oats, salt and baking soda. Mix the wet with the dry until you have a batter with consistent texture all the way through. Carefully fold in the chocolate chips.


Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, create 8-10 even cookies on your baking sheet. These will not spread far, so make sure you press them down into a flat cookie shape before placing the baking sheet in the oven.

Bake for 12 minutes, until your cookies are slightly firm. Remove from the oven, and allow to set for at least 10 minutes before eating.