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Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat combining the natural sweetness of maple syrup and fresh carrots with the heartiness of oats and whole wheat flour. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and made with simple, nutritious ingredients, these cookies offer a soft texture with a subtle carrot cake flavor, ideal for a guilt-free snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) pure maple syrup (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup (68g) freshly grated carrots (about 1 smallish medium carrot, peeled)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and cooled coconut oil or butter with the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the maple syrup thoroughly.
  3. Form the Dough: Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Then fold in the freshly grated carrots carefully to distribute evenly.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor melding.
  5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough into 14 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the spatula, noting these cookies don’t spread much while baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look dry but not browned.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to firm up further before transferring them carefully onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For gluten-free cookies, ensure to use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
  • Using coconut oil will impart a subtle coconut flavor, while unsalted butter provides a richer taste.
  • Make sure the ingredients such as egg and maple syrup are at room temperature to achieve better mixing and cookie texture.
  • Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and improves flavor.
  • Do not expect the cookies to spread much during baking; flattening before baking is necessary for an even shape.

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