How to Make Healthier Carrot Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who said that cookies cannot be healthy? With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can create delicious cookies that are not only satisfying but also nutritious. These Healthier Carrot Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect example of a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy any time of the day. Packed with carrots, oats, and other wholesome ingredients, these cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing some nutrition.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • ⅔ 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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 large cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine honey and coconut oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add carrots and eggs and mix well.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Mix in oats, raisins, and walnuts until well distributed.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets and flatten with a fork, if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are a golden color, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 92mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 147mg