Description
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies combine wholesome oats, whole wheat flour, and freshly grated carrots for a deliciously nutritious treat. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with warm cinnamon, this recipe is a perfect snack or dessert that’s both comforting and guilt-free.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter), melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil or butter with the egg. Add the pure maple syrup and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the freshly grated carrots to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance the flavors.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Scoop Cookies: Drop rounded scoops of the chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Slightly flatten each scoop to shape the cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitute whole wheat flour with your preferred gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Ensure the carrots are freshly grated for optimal moisture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container at room temperature will keep them fresh for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerate the dough longer if you prefer thicker cookies.
