Print

Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.1 from 18 reviews

These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome twist on a classic treat, combining the natural sweetness of carrots and maple syrup with fiber-rich oats and whole wheat flour. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened, these cookies are moist, flavorful, and guilt-free, making them an excellent snack or dessert option for health-conscious bakers.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free* flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup (68g) freshly grated carrots (about 1 smallish medium, peeled)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and cooled coconut oil or unsalted butter with the large egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the pure maple syrup until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and stir gently just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  4. Fold in Carrots: Gently fold the freshly grated carrots into the cookie dough to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up for easier scooping and better texture.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough in 14 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each slightly with a spatula as the cookies won’t spread much during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To make these cookies gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour blend.
  • You can substitute coconut oil with unsalted butter for a richer flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly, ensuring a consistent dough texture.
  • Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Keywords: healthy carrot cake cookies, oatmeal cookies, carrot cookies, maple syrup cookies, whole wheat cookies, gluten free carrot cookies, healthy snack

Find it online: https://tastygenius.com/healthy-carrot-cake-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/