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Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe | Amy's Healthy Baking

Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

These healthy carrot cake oatmeal cookies combine the warm spices and moist texture of classic carrot cake with the hearty satisfaction of oatmeal cookies. They're packed with nutrients from shredded carrots and oats, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or guilt-free desserts. Using smart ingredient swaps reduces sugar and oil while maintaining delicious flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Freshly grated carrots
  • Old-fashioned oats
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Ginger (optional)
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • Shredded coconut (optional)
  • White chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Grater
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Finely grate fresh carrots to distribute evenly throughout the cookie batter
  2. Mix ingredients carefully without overmixing to avoid tough cookies
  3. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet, leaving space for spreading
  4. Bake until edges are slightly golden but centers are still soft
  5. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet to finish setting

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months. Cookies continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet. Perfect for breakfast-on-the-go, snacks, or dessert with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream.