Wholesome Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies: A Sweet, Guilt-Free Delight

Wholesome Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies: A Sweet, Guilt-Free Delight

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup natural almond butter (60g), room temperature

• 1/4 cup maple syrup (75g), room temperature

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (70g)

• 1 large egg, room temperature

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour (130g)

• 1 cup almond flour (130g)

• 1 tsp baking powder (4g)

• 1/4 tsp baking soda (1g)

• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (3.7g)

• 1/2 tsp ginger powder (1.2g)

• 1/4 tsp salt (1.5g)

• 1 cup grated carrot (100g)

Glaze:

• 6 oz light cream cheese (170g)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup (30ml)

• Lemon juice, to taste

Nutrition Information

• Serving Size: 1 cookie (assuming the recipe makes 20 cookies)

• Number of Servings: 20 cookies

• Calories: 100

• Total Fat: 5g

• Saturated Fat: 1g

• Cholesterol: 10mg

• Sodium: 50mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 12g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 7g

• Protein: 2g

Instructions

Wet Ingredients

1. Preheat the oven to 360ºF (180ºC), conventional mode, with upper and lower heat. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Combine the wet ingredients: In a bowl, mix the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and egg with a wooden spoon until well combined. Set aside.

Dry Ingredients

3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, and salt.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, followed by the grated carrot. Mix everything well until fully incorporated.

Assemble

5. Scoop the batter: Using a 1.5 tablespoon-sized ice cream scoop, place the dough on the prepared baking tray. Lightly wet your finger and press the scooped dough to a thickness of about ½-1 cm.

6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown and are fully cooked. Let them cool completely on a rack.

Glaze

7. Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, mix the light cream cheese, maple syrup, and lemon juice using a spoon until smooth.

8. Glaze the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon about 1 teaspoon of glaze onto each cookie and spread it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle with some chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.

Notes

• Accurate oven temperature: Use a portable oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature.

• Measuring ingredients: Use the scoop and level method for cup measurements to ensure accuracy.

• Press the cookies: Make sure to press the cookies before baking; otherwise, they will rise too tall during baking.

Conclusion

These Wholesome Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat that you can enjoy without any guilt. Perfect for a snack or a light dessert, these cookies bring the flavors of a classic carrot cake into a convenient, handheld form. Enjoy the sweet, spiced flavors and the creamy glaze with every bite. Happy baking!