Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Delightful and nutritious cookies that blend the flavors of carrot cake with the convenience of oatmeal cookies, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots Pack tightly for maximum moisture
- 1/2 cup almond flour Use finely ground for better texture
- 1/2 cup applesauce Use vegan-friendly applesauce for vegan option
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Substitute with agave syrup for vegan option
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon Experiment with other spices like ginger or allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- optional chopped walnuts or raisins For added texture and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the 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, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart for even baking.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon to ensure they bake evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze cookies layered between parchment paper in an airtight container for up to three months.