Description
Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Delights blend wholesome oats with sweet carrots for a nutritious treat. Packed with warm spices and nutty richness, these cookies offer a delightful balance of comfort and flavor that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup grated carrots, about 3 medium
- 1 cup additional whole rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup almond butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
Nuts and Additional Mix-ins:
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
Spices and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- ½ recipe vegan cream cheese frosting, optional
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flaxseed meal with warm water in a small bowl and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it develops a gelatinous consistency.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine oat flour, rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt using a whisk.
- Grate fresh carrots and mix them in a separate medium bowl with smooth almond butter, melted coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the thickened flaxseed mixture into the carrot mixture and blend until uniformly incorporated.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully introduce chopped walnuts into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
- Utilize a quarter-cup measuring scoop to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, monitoring until cookie edges turn a light golden brown and centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with vegan cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with these wholesome, nutrient-packed cookies that blend unexpected flavors and textures.
- Flaxseed creates a magical egg replacement, ensuring moisture and binding without compromising the delightful texture.
- Gluten-free oat and almond flour combination provides a robust, nutty foundation that complements the sweet carrots perfectly.
- Warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg transform ordinary ingredients into an aromatic, comforting treat.
- Walnuts add a delightful crunch and boost of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making these cookies both delicious and nutritious.
- Optional vegan cream cheese frosting turns these cookies into an indulgent dessert that feels like a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg