Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies for a Guilt-Free Treat
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things nutritious and guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, grated carrots, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in the walnuts and raisins if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0