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Loaded Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

These Loaded Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and healthy treat, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup instant oats measured like this and gluten-free if necessary
  • 0.75 cup whole wheat flour measured like this
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated carrot about 2 medium, peeled first!
  • 0.25 cup finely diced pineapple fresh or canned in 100% juice and drained
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
Drizzle Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 tsp nonfat milk
  • 8-12 drops vanilla crème stevia

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in the maple syrup.
  4. Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the carrots, pineapple, raisins, and pecans.
  6. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  8. Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet, and flatten to about half of their original height using a small spatula.
  9. Bake at 325°F for 11-14 minutes.
  10. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Just before serving, prepare the drizzle by stirring together the cream cheese, milk, and stevia in a small bowl.
  12. Transfer the mixture to a zip-topped bag, cut off a tiny piece of one corner, and drizzle on top of the cooled cookies.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and ensure all other ingredients are vegan-friendly.