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Healthy Loaded Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

These Healthy Loaded Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a nutritious and delicious treat, bursting with flavors of warm spices, carrots, and pineapple, and topped with a creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats Use old-fashioned oats for a better texture.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with oat flour or gluten-free blend.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melting.
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots Finely shredded for even distribution.
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained Drained to avoid excess moisture.
  • 1/2 cup raisins
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese For glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar For glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until well blended.
  5. Gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and raisins until evenly mixed.
Baking
  1. Drop generous dollops of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and centers are slightly soft.
Making the Glaze
  1. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky smooth.
  2. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds for a fresh taste.

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