Nutty, sweet and full of wonderful ginger flavor, these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are perfect HEALTHY treat your family will love. These cookies are whole grain, refined sugar-free, low-calorie and super easy to make. Perfect on-the-go breakfast or quick snack. Healthy cookies for kids all ages.
The weather is beautiful for the past few days. We have lots of sun and temperatures above 20C (around 70F). Spring has arrived, like definitely. The days have become longer. Everything is green and in bloom. Just lovely.
But what I love the most about Spring is farmers market. It's full of veggies and colorful fruits. It looks so vibrant. I'm completely mad about CARROTS ... and broccoli, spring cabbage and young potatoes. And since this spring Cabbage Carrot Slaw is so popular in my house lately, I decided to make some sweet treat with this Spring veggie. Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies were the obvious choice. They are deliciously sweet, nutty and so full of wonderful flavors. Absolutely irresistible, to all - young and olds.
If you liked my Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, then you'll like these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies too. These cookies are super easy to make, and you only need few simple ingredients which you've probably have in the house already.
To make these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies I used whole grains - rolled oats full of healthy dietary fibers and proteins, and whole grain flour. I also added some ground walnuts in the mixture. Walnuts enriched cookies with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and essential minerals.
Instead of butter, I used healthy coconut oil, and to sweet up cookies I used natural sweetener - maple syrup. I spiced these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with beautiful fragrant vanilla and super healthy ginger. Yummy!
These cookies are PERFECT for busy families and for those who want to snack something healthy on-to-go during weekdays. Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are very nutritious and can be served as breakfast. Or you can pack them into kids school lunch box... GREAT idea, right?
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are so irresistibly soft, fragrant and full of ginger flavor ... true spring dessert. Cookies are sweet but in every bite hides bits of crunchy walnuts that gives that omnomnom feeling... They are perfect with afternoon tea or coffee, and I found out that these cookies are AMAZING dipped into milk. Ohhh YES my friends!
Btw, have you noticed this adorable bowl and plate on my photos? This is enameled tableware from Emalco's NEW Spring Collection.
It's absolutely gorgeous. Isn't? Personally, I'm delighted with the design and the quality of the Emalco products, but also with all experience that comes with this product - the story and the tradition. Be sure to stop by in Emalco web-shop. Emalco is offering 5% DISCOUNT on the first purchase for those who sign up.
Ok, let me sum up why I LOVE these cookies so so much.
This Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are ...
- made with all healthy ingredients,
- soft and chewy, full of warm aromatic flavors,
- easy to prepare and can be made in just 20 minutes,
- needs only a few simple ingredients,
- refined sugar-free,
- low-calorie,
- rich in nutrients – quality fibers, plant-based proteins, and essential minerals,
- rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin A,
- enriched with healing super spice – ginger,
- contains heart-friendly fats,
- perfect quick breakfast or kids school snack.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, very thick and not crumbly at all. Even after few days stored in airtight container. That is of course if they last that long.
In my house, these cookies really don't last long. Even my husband, who isn't a fan of carrots like AT ALL, devours these cookies like some maniac. Actually, everyone loves these cookies... kids, family, friends, neighbors (ohhh... especially my recipe-testing neighbors)... I just yell "cookies" and watch how cookies are disappearing from a plate.
Hope you'll like these Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies.
Make a bunch... and enjoy!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole grain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- ½ cup walnuts coarsely ground
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup fresh carrots about 2 medium carrots, finely grated
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl whisk the egg. Add coconut oil, vanilla, and syrup. Mix well with a whisk until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix. Finally, stir in the grated carrots and ginger. Mix gently with a spoon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (not necessary).
- Preheat oven to 356F (180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- With a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the dough, then shape into slightly flattened balls. Arrange the cookies 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until the edges of the cookies begin to brown. Turn off the oven and let the cookies sit in the oven for another minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
As a measure, I used US cup (240ml).
Nutrition
Check these HEALTHY cookie recipes too:
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
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Linda says
I love anything with rolled oats and I'm so excited to see this recipe. These cookies definitely need to happen soon.
Dana says
I love how easy this recipe is and they're super good!
Ann says
Yummy carrot cake oatmeal cookies - a great flavor combination.
Samuel says
Seems like an easy meal to cook, I will try it out and thanks for sharing this up on the website.
madison says
can i omit the oats?
Natalie says
Hmm not exactly.. sorry. It's a main ingredient and what makes these cookies so good and healthy.
Lily says
Would these work with a gluten-free flour? If so, which one would you recommend?
Natalie says
Honestly, I can't recommend any because I haven't bake these cookies with GF flours like coconut or almond flour. You could try just with certified GF oatmeal flour. That should work just fine in this recipe.
jane says
Looks delicious! I'll definitely try this!
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Natalie says
Thank you so much Jane. Glad you like it!
Bhuboy says
I really love carrot cake, you make it, even more, healthier by adding oatmeal, thanks for this
Natalie says
Glad you like it :) These are so sooo good. my whole family loves it.
Sandi G says
I love the “stealth” healthy component in these cookies. Yummy!
Natalie says
Hehe YES I love sneaking healthy stuff treats :) Thanks!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Yum, ginger and carrots together sound lovely! I can't wait to try this recipe!
Natalie says
Great combo indeed, I agree. Hope you'll like it Elaine :) Thanks!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I LOVE the look and sound of these. I love carrot cake, but don't have time to slice and eat with a fork. A carrot cake in cookie form is PERFECT!
Natalie says
Thanks Kylee! I'm so glad you like it :)
Byron Thomas says
Carrot cake has always been one of my favourites, but I rarely have the time to make one - well, maybe not the time, just not the desire. LOL. I love to make cookies, and these would be much less cumbersome to store. I'm in!
Natalie says
Hehe love your honesty Byron :D I love easy desserts too. Hope you'll like these. Enjoy!
Daniela Anderson says
Carrot cake cookies sound perfect for Easter and not only, I could munch on them all day long without even feeling guilty in the slightest. They are not only delicious, but also a lot healthier than the store-bought cookies, so another reason to have one too many.
Natalie says
Much MUCH healthier than store bought :) and so easy to make! Thanks Daniela. Hope you'll have a chance to try it!
ManilaSpoon says
My favorite cake and my favorite grain - how can I not love this! This would be such a huge hit in my entire family and as always love that it's clean whole food!
Natalie says
Thanks :) Hope you'll all enjoy!
Emalco says
They must be delicious. Thank you, Natalie. We're glad that our enamelware makes you happy! :-)
Natalie says
Thanks guys! :) I love your Spring collection.
Molly Kumar says
This looks fabulous and I always try make cookies at home. I love the combination of fresh carrot+ginger that you've used as they would make the cookies even more flavorful n fresh.
Natalie says
Thanks a lot Molly! Carrot and ginger are match made in heaven :)
Adriana Lopez Martn says
This is an amazing idea, easy and perfect for portion control. My husband loves carrot cake is hsi favorite I bet he would love to try these cookies too =)
Natalie says
I'm glad you like it Adriana. Thank you so much! :)
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Who does not like cookies and that too made with healthy ingredients. This almost sounds like a packed bundle of carrot cake with added goodness. I love to bake with whole wheat flour and this is a perfect recipe!
Natalie says
Thank you my friend. You can enjoy in these carrot cake cookies worry-free :)
swathi says
This carrot cake oatmeal cookies looks perfect treat for spring. I am fan of carrot cake but this one is really healthy and can eat without any calorie fear.
Natalie says
You don't have to worry not a bit Swathi :) Just bake and enjoy hehe Thanks!
Blair says
Definitely a perfect spring treat! These cookies look delicious, Natalie! Cute dishes, too.?
Natalie says
Thanks Blair :) Dishes are amazing, so old-school, like my grandma use to have. I love it!! :)
Noel Lizotte says
A blend of two great treats - carrot cakes and oatmeal cookies! Cake sometimes is a bit of a thing to eat - plate, knife, fork ... cookies are grab and go! What a great way to get the best of both worlds!
Natalie says
Couldn't agree with you more Noel :) That's why I love these cookies so much. Glad you like it too. Thanks!
Helene D'Souza says
A healthier cookie, yay! Perfect for the time of the year and I have been craving cookies lately, although I don't have a sweet tooth. Thanks for sharing your recipe. ;)
Natalie says
Thank you Helene! I'm so glad I inspired you. Enjoy! :)
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
I am all about all things carrot cake, especially breakfast cookies! These sound so good! I love that you used natural sweeteners in the recipe too. Yum!
Natalie says
Thanks Emily :) Hope you'll have a chance and try these cookies.
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I'm so glad Spring has finally came to you Natalie. These carrot cake cookies look amazing and it definitely is a great time to be thinking carrots. Love how healthy you made cookies..YEAH :)
Natalie says
High five for healthy cookies!! heheh :D Thanks friend ;)
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Well I have one daughter that does not like/eat carrots. Maybe if I put them in cookies it would work. I on the other hand love carrot cake, but am the only person in my family that does. These would be great...since eating a whole cake by myself is never an option.
Natalie says
My kiddo was sceptical first time he saw these cookies. He was "concerned" about those "orange stripes" on top.. I told them that these are orange zest (LOL) .... and after he tried one he's was not concerned anymore. He liked it of course :) Now when he asks to bake him orange cookies I'm like what?!?! :D hahaha
Veena Azmanov says
I love carrot cake and I love oatmeal cookies so I know that I'm gonna love these. Sounds so delish!
Natalie says
The perfect blend right heheh :) Glad you like it Veena! Thanks!
Traditionallymodernfood says
My son s not a big fan of carrots. Cookies will definitely mske him happy. I Will try?Cookies look addictive
Natalie says
Kids and carrots right?! heheh I actually have two in house who doesn't love carrots but both somehow love these cookies :) I hope you'll kiddo will like it too! Thanks friend!
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
I absolutely love carrot cake, so I have a feeling I'd love these cookies ;) they look so delicious, Natalie!
Natalie says
Thank you so much Marsha :) I'm glad you like it.