Description
Hey, sweet tooth squad! Beau here—bringing you the warm, spiced comfort of Grandma’s carrot cake, all wrapped up in a soft, wholesome oatmeal cookie you can snack on anytime. These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies sneak in veggies, satisfy cravings, and make your house smell like a bakery hug. Bake once, snack happy all week!
Ingredients
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1 cup (100g) instant oats
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¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour (or AP/GF)
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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⅛ tsp salt
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2 tbsp (28g) melted coconut oil or butter
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1 large egg (room temp)
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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½ cup (120mL) maple syrup (or honey/agave)
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¾ cup (68g) freshly grated carrots
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2️⃣ Whisk oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk melted oil/butter, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine wet + dry. Stir gently—no overmixing!
5️⃣ Fold in grated carrots.
6️⃣ Scoop dough into 12 balls, flatten slightly.
7️⃣ Bake 12–14 min until edges are golden and centers soft.
8️⃣ Cool 5 min on tray, then move to rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
✅ Use freshly grated carrots for max moisture.
✅ Add nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut for a fun spin.
✅ Vegan? Swap egg for a flax egg + coconut oil.
✅ Store airtight 5 days or freeze dough for cookie emergencies!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12–14 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 cal Per Cookie
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g