Made with 6 wholesome ingredients, these ridiculously healthy cookies are my easy solution when a cookie craving strikes!
(Disclaimer: a close up shot of the cookie, so looks a bit larger than the actual cookie)
I love cookies
And anything sweet
‘Tis bikini season
So, a cookie that is sweet and chewy, yet out-and-out healthy
Process carrot and dates until processed like this
Add remaining ingredients, pulse about 5 times. Stir well.
Roll into 2 tablespoon measure balls
Pat into a disc and bake
Skill level – Intermediate
Ridiculously Healthy Carrot & Oat Cookies
Ingredients:
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into big chunks
3 medjool pitted dates, refer notes
1 medium banana, very ripe
1 cup old fashion oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a food processor, add carrots and dates, process for few seconds until finely chopped (refer pictures).
3. Add remaining ingredients ( banana, oats, walnuts and cinnamon) and pulse about 5 times, until combined.
4. Remove blade and stir mixture well to evenly combine.
5. Make about 2 tablepoons measure balls and place on the prepared baking sheet (spacing evenly apart). Using your hands, gently pat into 2-inch discs (about 1/4-inch thick)
6. Place baking sheet in the middle rack on the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until deep golden on top.
7. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 14 cookies
Notes:
-I used soft Medjool dates. But, if you are using the firmer Noor variety then, soak 4 dates in hot tap water for about 15 minutes, discard water and use in recipe.
On a side note, you might also love Ridiculously Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
18 Comments
Looks super yummy Maria! I love that these are healthy! Happy Mother’s Day:) xoxo
Thank you Kelly:)
These are beautiful and I love the ingredient list! So natural and healthy! I will be making these!
Thank you Patrick, have a great Sunday
WOW these make such a great snack compared to the sugar loaded store bought cookies. This will make a yummy surprise for my sons who are always raiding the cookie tin for snacks 😋 Saving and pinning to bake this afternoon.😊
Thank you dear, let me know how it goes!
These look SO yummy! I love cookies but of course I can’t eat them all the time. This recipe is a perfect alternative! Have a great week, Maria!
Thank you Kelsie:)
I will be making these this week for sure! I love your site!
Thank you so much Leslie, let me know how it goes:)
Oh my goodness! Just added this gem of a recipe to my Facebook post line up! YUM!
Thank you so much!!!
Wow! This recipe is just what I’ve been looking for!!! This may be a stupid question but is that a raw carrot (not a cooked one) in the recipe?!! Thanks!
It is raw carrot. Thank you so much, hope you like it:)
Are they supposed to be soft and chewy?
Mae, Yes! These do not get crispy due to the addition of banana. Hope you liked the taste:)
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
I’d give it couple of days, not long shelf life like a normal cookie:)