This is a quick, healthy cookie made with oats and carrots. It is simple to make and good for snacks or a light dessert.
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Introduction
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are soft, mildly sweet, and full of texture. They use rolled oats, grated carrots, almond flour, and a little natural sweetener. You get carrot cake flavor in a healthier cookie form that you can eat for breakfast or as a snack.
Why make this recipe
Make this recipe because it is fast, healthy, and uses simple ingredients. The cookies use whole rolled oats and almond flour for fiber and protein. They need little sugar and you can swap in honey or maple syrup. If you like easy baked treats, you might also enjoy a different cookie twist like Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies, which have a nice fall flavor.
How to make Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Follow the steps below. Mix dry and wet ingredients, fold in carrots, scoop, and bake. Keep the dough slightly wet so cookies stay soft. Cool them before moving to a rack.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, grated carrots, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in raisins or walnuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Quick and healthy cookies made with oats and carrots, perfect for snacks or a light dessert.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, grated carrots, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in raisins or walnuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Grate carrots finely for better mixing. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
How to serve Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Serve them at room temperature. They are good with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. For a snack box, pack one or two with fruit. You can also warm one for a few seconds in the microwave and add a little yogurt on the side.
How to store Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly.
Tips to make Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
- Grate carrots finely so they mix well into the dough.
- If dough seems dry, add a little extra maple syrup or a teaspoon of water.
- Use a cookie scoop for even size and baking.
- Don’t overbake; remove when edges are light golden for soft cookies.
- Swap raisins for chopped walnuts for crunch.
Variations
- Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Stir in 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
- Replace almond flour with oat flour if nut-free is needed (may change texture).
FAQs
Q: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
A: Yes. Quick oats work but the texture will be a bit softer.
Q: Are these cookies gluten free?
A: They are gluten free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yes. Use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure coconut oil is your fat choice.
Q: Can I skip the raisins or nuts?
A: Yes. The cookies are fine plain or you can add seeds like pumpkin seeds.
Conclusion
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are easy, healthy, and tasty. They make a good snack or quick breakfast. Try them plain or with mix-ins to find your favorite version.
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