Healthy Carrot Cookies
These Healthy Carrot Cookies may not be the prettiest but they are one of the healthiest cookies you'll ever make! Made using 6 wholesome ingredients, these have a soft and chewy texture, and are a guilt-free treat.
Servings 7 cookies
Calories 119kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped into small chunks
- 3 large Medjool dates pitted
- 1 medium ripe banana sliced
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350° F (177°C) . Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Process carrot and dates. Add the chopped carrot and dates into a food processor, process for a few seconds until the dates are finely chopped.
- Finish grinding. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse about 5 times, just until combined—be careful not to over-process. Then remove the blade and give the mixture a good stir to make sure everything is evenly incorporated.
- Shape. Using an ice cream scoop, portion about ¼ cup of dough for each cookie and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Then, using the back of a flat spoon (or your fingers), gently press each dough ball into a ½-inch-thick disc.
- Bake. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are deep golden brown. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cookies cool completely.They won’t be crispy—these cookies are soft, chewy, and hearty.
- Storage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one day at room temperature, or refrigerate/freeze for longer storage.
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Notes
Banana - Use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness.
Dates - Soft Medjool dates make it easy to grind and help with the binding. If using Noor dates, I like to soak them in water for about 30 minutes and then drain them thoroughly before using.
Oats - Use old fashioned or rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
Nuts - Try using toasted pecans or sliced almonds instead of walnuts
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1483IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg