Description
Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that beautifully melds the flavors of classic carrot cake with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. These cookies are not only easy to make but also serve as a guilt-free indulgence for dessert, snack time, or even a quick breakfast. With their soft texture and warm hints of cinnamon, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising on health. Packed with oats, fresh carrots, and a touch of maple syrup, these cookies are an excellent way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 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, combine melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla until mixed. Stir in maple syrup.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in grated carrots gently.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded dough onto the sheet, flattening each slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan 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: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg