Here’s a recipe for delicious and nutritious Carrot-Walnut Power Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium-sized carrots)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
– In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, almond flour, chopped walnuts, raisins (or dried cranberries), ground cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
– In another bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
– Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
5. Form Cookies:
– Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
6. Bake:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
7. Cool:
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy:
– Once the Carrot-Walnut Power Cookies are completely cool, enjoy them as a healthy snack or treat!
These cookies are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness from carrots and dried fruit. They make for a great on-the-go snack or a nutritious addition to your lunchbox. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite seeds, such as chia or flaxseeds, for an extra nutritional boost.
