Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies perfectly balance health and flavor, featuring grated carrots mixed with oats and warm spices for a nutritious treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup grated carrots Freshly grated preferred for better flavor
1/2 cup almond flour Can substitute with whole wheat or coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup for vegan option
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Ensure it's slightly cooled before mixing

Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional
1/4 cup raisins Optional

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, mix together the honey (or maple syrup) along with the melted coconut oil until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
If desired, fold in walnuts and raisins to the dough mixture.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping them about two inches apart.

Baking

Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring the edges until they turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider experimenting with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or different nuts.

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