Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. These cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and freshly grated carrots, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a hint of cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup, they deliver a satisfying sweetness that will please both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Plus, they store well, meaning you can enjoy them throughout the week!
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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir in the maple syrup until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Using a spoon and spatula, drop rounded scoops of cookie dough onto the baking sheet—aim for about 14 scoops.
- Flatten each scoop slightly using a spatula as these cookies don’t spread much while baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Bake at 325°F for about 12-15 minutes.
- Allow cooling on the baking 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 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg