Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies: The Best Guilt-Free Treats
Enjoy these guilt-free treats that combine the flavors of carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and grated carrots until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in raisins or walnuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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