Description
Delightful oatmeal cookies that combine the flavors of carrot cake with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the grated carrot, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly combined. Optionally, toss in some chopped nuts and raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg