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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (with Apple and Carrot)

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (with Apple and Carrot)

Delicious and nutritious Healthy Oatmeal Cookies made with apple and carrot, perfect for dessert or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cookies
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats ground finely in a blender or food processor
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup grated carrot about 1 large
  • ½ cup grated apple about 1 medium
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, or chopped pecans optional
  • ½ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl using a wooden spoon to start and then using (clean) hands to bring the batter completely together if needed.
  • Portion out 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough, place onto the prepared baking sheet, and press down until ¼-1/2 inch thick. Space them about an inch apart—they won't spread, so close is okay.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the baking sheet and serve.
  • These are best eaten on the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Notes

Stir together ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½-1 teaspoon milk to make a simple icing and drizzle it over the cooled cookies. You can also make the batter and portion into balls, then store in a zip top bag in the fridge or freezer until ready to bake. This is handy if you want to make just half of a batch at a time. Thaw frozen dough overnight in the fridge before baking. If your honey is very firm and not very runny, warm it slightly before adding it so it's easier to stir together the batter. If the batter seems crumbly, add a little more oil until it holds together. Use gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free rolled oats for a gluten-free version. Warm slightly as needed to soften cookies that have been stored. Carrots that you grate yourself have a slightly softer texture than store bought grated carrots. If you want to use store bought ones, cut them up with a pair of kitchen shears before adding to the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2143IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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