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Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

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These Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the cozy flavors of classic carrot cake. Naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup raisins, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir wet ingredients into the dry mixture until well combined.
  5. Fold in shredded carrots and any optional add-ins.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten each cookie slightly.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden and set.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use pumpkin puree instead of banana for a fall flavor twist.
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips or drizzle cooled cookies with coconut butter.
  • Add chia seeds or protein powder for a nutrition boost.
  • For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour.

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