These healthier carrot oatmeal cookies are a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy any time of the day. Packed with the goodness of carrots and oats, these cookies are a perfect snack option for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without compromising on their health.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, oats, whole wheat flour, honey or maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined, then fold in chopped nuts and raisins or dried cranberries.
- Scoop out the cookie dough using a cookie scoop or spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these healthier carrot oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite cup of tea!
