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

Introduction

These Wholesome Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies are a perfect blend of nutritious ingredients and delightful flavors. With the goodness of oat and almond flour, natural sweetness from maple syrup and coconut sugar, and a creamy glaze, these cookies are a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any time. Follow this simple recipe to create a batch of delicious carrot cake cookies that everyone will love.

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

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, and salt.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, mix the light cream cheese, maple syrup, and lemon juice using a spoon until smooth.
  2. 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!

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