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Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies You’ll Love

Enjoy these Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies that blend indulgence with nourishment!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Instant oats Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder No substitutions needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Consider Saigon cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
For the Moisture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter or coconut oil Swap for coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature eggs are preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract No alternatives required.
For Sweetening
  • 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup Ensure it's at room temperature.
For the Flavorful Core
  • 1 cup Freshly grated carrots Avoid store-bought pre-shredded carrots.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, melt your unsalted butter or coconut oil, then whisk in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the pure maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Gently stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in the freshly grated carrots.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly and chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. After chilling, drop rounded scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining texture. Use freshly grated carrots for the best results.

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