Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies That Are Deliciously Guilt-Free
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious guilt-free treat that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, grated carrots, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the honey (or maple syrup) and applesauce.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. If desired, fold in the raisins or walnuts.
- Drop tablespoons of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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