Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies inspired by classic carrot cake. Made with oats, maple syrup, and fresh carrots, these cookies are naturally sweet, comforting, and perfect for everyday snacking.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl Medium size
- Baking sheet Lined with parchment or silicone mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- Whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted coconut oil or butter with the egg and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the grated carrots. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Scoop dough into 14 portions, flatten slightly, and bake for 12–15 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
These cookies do not spread much while baking, so be sure to flatten them slightly before placing them in the oven. Cooling time is important for the cookies to fully set.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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