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Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies: A Nutritious Twist on Classic Cookies

Transform your favorite carrot cake flavors into wholesome, bite-sized cookies that are perfect for any time of day. These healthy carrot cake oatmeal cookies combine the warm spices and natural sweetness of carrot cake with the nutritional benefits of oats and fresh carrots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and optional add-ins like raisins or walnuts.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon to about ½-inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and moisture. Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for texture. Taste the dough before baking and adjust sweetness as needed. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.