Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies! These nutritious treats bring the classic taste of carrot cake into a wholesome cookie format, perfect for any time of day—be it breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Packed with sweet carrots, hearty oats, and a hint of warm spices, they are not only easy to prepare but also stay fresh for days when stored properly. Enjoy these guilt-free cookies that satisfy your cravings while providing essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in grated carrots.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Set your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 19mg