Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
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Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Description
The Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies feature a mix of coconut oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup creamed together, providing moisture and sweetness. Grated carrot adds natural sweetness and moisture while contributing a unique texture. A combination of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flour, along with oats, gives the cookies body and chew. Baking powder and baking soda help them rise slightly, while cinnamon and nutmeg offer warm spice notes.
Baked until lightly browned and matte, these cookies have a tender yet slightly firm texture. The optional Greek yogurt glaze is made by blending yogurt with powdered sugar and vanilla, thinned if needed, to provide a smooth drizzle that softens the cookie tops as they cool.
These cookies are practical for an on-the-go breakfast or a wholesome snack anytime. The use of natural sweeteners and oats adds a breakfast appeal, and the carrot inclusion is a subtle way to include vegetables.
Ingredients
For the cookies-
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
For the glaze-
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- milk if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Cream coconut oil, brown sugar and maple syrup together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in egg, vanilla extract and carrot.
- Add in all remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop 8 heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and matte. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, stir all ingredients for glaze together until smooth. Stir in a little milk if needed to reach a good drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8large cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2704IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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