Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies – A Wholesome Treat You’ll Love
Delight in these nutritious and delicious carrot cake oatmeal cookies, perfect for a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, grated carrots, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- If desired, stir in raisins or walnuts for added texture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can increase the amount of maple syrup.
- These cookies can be customized by adding your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips or shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg