Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a guilt-free, wholesome treat packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. Made with oats, grated carrots, and warm spices, these cookies offer all the delicious flavors of carrot cake in a healthier, lighter form. Perfect for a breakfast snack or a guilt-free dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free oats and flour.
- Feel free to swap walnuts for other nuts or seeds if preferred.
- The raisins can be omitted or replaced with dried cranberries for a different flavor twist.
