Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies: Deliciously Guilt-Free Treats
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect guilt-free treat that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with the wholesome goodness of oats.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the mixture and fold gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can add a bit more maple syrup or some dusting of powdered sugar on top.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies