Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and nutritious cookies that combine the flavors of carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas or applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, mashed bananas or applesauce, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins for that extra texture and flavor.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow 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 five days or in the fridge for up to a week. Frozen cookies can last up to three months.
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