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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a Healthy Dinner

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats make a healthy dinner option that's satisfying and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Mixture
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Provides chewiness and structure
  • 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure a rich chocolate flavor
  • 0.5 cup Nut Butter Almond butter works for a nut-free option
  • 0.25 cup Honey Natural sweetener or use maple syrup for vegan
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips For extra chocolatey flavor
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans complement the flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and cocoa powder. Blend for about 1 minute until uniform.
  2. Stir in nut butter and honey until well incorporated to form a thick, sticky dough.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes to firm it up.
  4. Scoop portions, roll into balls, and flatten into cookie shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate shaped cookies for an additional 30 minutes to set.
  6. Serve as a snack or dessert, storing remaining cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These cookies are easy to customize with different nut butters and add-ins for a variety of flavors.

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