Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious, wholesome cookies made with oats and carrots, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats measured for best results
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon highly recommend Saigon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup room temperature
- ¾ cup freshly grated carrots about 1 smallish medium, peeled
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup until thoroughly incorporated. Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the carrots. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough into 14 rounded scoops on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly using a spatula. Bake at 325°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, measure both the oats and flour correctly. Do not substitute store-bought pre-shredded carrots. Do not over-bake the cookies for a soft and chewy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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