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Oat and Almond Flour Carrot Cookies

Slightly nutritious cookies made with carrots, oats and almond flour.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond Flour, Carrot Cookies, oats
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups oats (120 grams)
  • 1 cup almond flour (120 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg white
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted (use use 2 T. oil and 2 T. butter)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots (230 grams)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional) and/or some coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Make sure everything is very thoroughly and evenly blended.
  • In another bowl, beat together the egg, egg white, oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then stir in the carrots and nuts. If you have some pumpkin seeds, those are a colorful addition as well.
  • Shape the mixture into 12 equal balls and flatten slightly.
  • Arrange on two parchment lined baking sheets (about 6 to a sheet) and bake sheets on middle and lower rack, switching halfway through, for about 30 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for another 30 minutes.