Carrot Cookies

Wholesome carrot cookies made with oats, whole wheat flour and warm spices.

Wholesome carrot cookies built on oats and whole wheat flour, warmed with cinnamon and nutmeg — lightly sweet and easy to bake.

Makes 15 cookies

Nutrition (per cookie, estimated)

  • Energy: 75 kcal
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrate: 9 g
  • Fibre: 2 g

Estimated values.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100 g) oats
  • ¾ cup (90 g) whole wheat flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 dates (pitted, peeled and well mashed)
  • 5 tablespoons light milk (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup grated carrot (68 g)

Method

In a medium bowl, mix the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut or olive oil, egg and vanilla, then stir in the milk. Combine the two mixtures well, then fold in the carrot and dates. Cover with cling film and rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 160°C and line a large tray with baking paper. Divide the mixture into 15 pieces, shape into ovals and arrange on the tray. Bake for 10–13 minutes. Enjoy!