Description
Soft and chewy carrot cake-inspired oatmeal cookies made with wholesome oats, whole wheat flour, warm cinnamon, and freshly grated carrots. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they make a nourishing snack, breakfast, or light dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup instant oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup freshly grated carrots
Instructions
- Whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir the maple syrup into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in the freshly grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Divide the dough into 14 equal portions, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the centers are set but still slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Mix in raisins for a classic carrot cake flavor.
Use maple extract instead of vanilla extract for a deeper maple flavor.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
Stir in unsweetened shredded coconut for additional texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 96 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
