Healthier Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

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This recipe for healthier carrot oatmeal cookies makes a relatively healthy, cake-like cookie that is a bit like a mix between carrot cake and oatmeal cookies. I adjusted a few recipes to use less sugar and more oats and carrots, so I don't feel too bad eating these for breakfast (which I can't resist)!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup honey

  • cup coconut oil

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats

  • 1 cup raisins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Beat honey and coconut oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in carrots and eggs until combined.

  3. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir into carrot mixture until well combined. Stir in oats, raisins, and walnuts until evenly combined.

  4. Drop large spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets and flatten with a fork, if desired.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook's Notes:

You can use butter instead of coconut oil and any dried fruit in place of raisins. If you like, use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour.

I love cinnamon, so I use a lot. If you prefer a less spiced taste, reduce the amount of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
9g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.