Description
Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors, bringing the essence of classic carrot cake into a chewy cookie form. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these cookies are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious oats and fresh carrots, making them an ideal snack, breakfast option, or dessert. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your health in check. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet night in, these cookies are as versatile as they are tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (68g) freshly grated carrots (about 1 smallish medium, peeled first!)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil or butter with egg and vanilla; stir in maple syrup.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; gently fold in grated carrots. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg