Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, where wholesome nutrition meets sweet satisfaction. These cookies capture the essence of traditional carrot cake with their tender oats, freshly grated carrots, and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert, they are easy to make and stay fresh for days. Experience the joy of homemade cookies that not only taste great but also nourish your body!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup freshly grated carrots
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Fold in grated carrots.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet and slightly flatten each scoop.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg