Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Savory Effortless Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies! These delightful treats combine the wholesome goodness of oats and carrots with the rich spices of classic carrot cake. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and a joy to eat. With their chewy texture and natural sweetness, they’re a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, grated carrots, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and melted coconut oil until well mixed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- If using nuts, gently fold them into the mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg