Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, where the classic flavors of carrot cake meet the convenience of a cookie. These delightful treats are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients like sweet carrots and hearty oats. Perfect for a snack or dessert, they are easy to prepare and make an excellent addition to your meal prep routine. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a quick grab-and-go bite throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- â…› tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter), melted
- 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, mix melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla. Stir in maple syrup until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in grated carrots.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to help cookies hold their shape.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for at least 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: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg