Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Apple and Carrot

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Apple and Carrot Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Quick Oats
  • 1 Cup Whole Wheat or Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Grated Carrot
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Apple
  • 1 Cup Raisins
  • 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds, Chopped Walnuts, or Chopped Pecans
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil, Melted
  • 1/3 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 1/4-1/2 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.