Vegan and Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies (Clean Eating Kitchen)

Number of Servings: 12 cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Equipment/Utensils Required:

• Mixing bowl
• Grater
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Preparation Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. Add the maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using) to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
5. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 90
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 2g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Vitamin A: 20%
• Iron: 4%
• Vitamin C: 2%
• Calcium: 2%

Vegan and Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies (Clean Eating Kitchen)

jenny

Whether it's for a midday snack, a lunchbox treat, or a cozy evening by the fire, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Made with grated carrots, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, they're a delicious way to sneak some veggies into your diet. Plus, they're so easy to make that the kids can help too!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine vegan

Servings 12 cookies

Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
• Add the maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using) to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
• Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 90
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 2g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Vitamin A: 20%
• Iron: 4%
• Vitamin C: 2%
• Calcium: 2%
• Potassium: 2%