Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies taste like a cozy slice of carrot cake in cookie form—naturally sweetened, warmly spiced, and made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they bring a little hug of home to every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Grater
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil or butter with the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in the freshly grated carrots. The dough will be soft and sticky.
- Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 14 rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring or serving.
Notes
For a fun twist, serve warm with almond butter, crumble into yogurt, or wrap as a gift. These cookies are great for snacks, lunchboxes, or cozy breakfasts.