Healthy Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and healthy cookies made with rolled oats and nutrient-packed carrots, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, maple syrup, and alcohol-free vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir the grated carrot into the wet ingredients, then fold in the dry mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the pecans.
Baking
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, make sure your grated carrots are finely shredded. Let your cookies cool completely before storing.