🎉 Introduction
These Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies bring together everything you love about classic carrot cake in a soft, chewy, and wholesome cookie form. Packed with hearty oats, finely grated carrots, warm spices, and natural sweetness, they’re the perfect balance between comfort and nutrition.
Unlike traditional cookies, this recipe focuses on:
- Wholesome ingredients
- Soft, cake-like texture
- Warm carrot cake flavor
- A lighter, everyday-friendly treat
They’re ideal for breakfast cookies, afternoon snacks, or healthier desserts that still feel indulgent and satisfying.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Whisk
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven
🛒 Ingredients
Carefully balanced for soft texture, warm spice, and natural sweetness.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Finely grated carrots ensure moisture and even distribution.
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk the egg until lightly beaten. Add maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Add the Carrots
Stir the grated carrots into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Fold in Optional Add-Ins
If using walnuts or raisins, gently fold them into the dough.
Step 7: Shape the Cookies
Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie slightly, as they won’t spread much.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops feel soft but firm.
Step 9: Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 14–16 cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
Perfect for meal prep snacks or light desserts.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days
Freezing
- Freeze cookies for up to 2 months
- Thaw at room temperature before serving
These cookies stay soft thanks to the carrots and oats.
🥄 Variations
Customize your Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies easily:
- Extra Spice: Add ground ginger or cloves
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and flour
- Dairy-Free: Already dairy-free
- Sweeter: Add a few tablespoons of coconut sugar
- Protein Boost: Add chopped nuts or seeds
Each variation keeps the cookies soft, cozy, and flavorful.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Do these taste like carrot cake?
Yes, especially with the warm spices. - Are these cookies soft or crispy?
They are soft and cake-like. - Can kids eat these?
Yes, they’re mild and naturally sweet. - Do I need to peel the carrots?
Yes, for best texture and flavor. - Can I skip the nuts?
Absolutely—they’re optional. - Why don’t the cookies spread much?
The oats and carrots hold their shape. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes, it scales very well. - Are these breakfast-friendly?
Yes, they work great as breakfast cookies. - Can I use quick oats?
Yes, texture will be slightly softer. - Do these freeze well?
Yes, they freeze beautifully.
🏁 Conclusion
These Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are soft, wholesome, and filled with cozy carrot cake flavor. They’re simple to make, naturally satisfying, and perfect for anyone who wants a healthier cookie that still tastes like a treat.
Whether you enjoy them as a snack, breakfast cookie, or light dessert, they deliver comfort, nutrition, and classic flavor in every bite.
Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe for a Soft, Wholesome, and Naturally Sweet Treat
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg until lightly beaten. Add maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir the grated carrots into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using walnuts or raisins, gently fold them into the dough.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie slightly, as they won’t spread much.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops feel soft but firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Yes, especially with the warm spices. Are these cookies soft or crispy?
They are soft and cake-like. Can kids eat these?
Yes, they’re mild and naturally sweet. Do I need to peel the carrots?
Yes, for best texture and flavor. Can I skip the nuts?
Absolutely—they’re optional. Why don’t the cookies spread much?
The oats and carrots hold their shape. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, it scales very well. Are these breakfast-friendly?
Yes, they work great as breakfast cookies. Can I use quick oats?
Yes, texture will be slightly softer. Do these freeze well?
Yes, they freeze beautifully. 🏁 Conclusion These Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are soft, wholesome, and filled with cozy carrot cake flavor. They’re simple to make, naturally satisfying, and perfect for anyone who wants a healthier cookie that still tastes like a treat. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, breakfast cookie, or light dessert, they deliver comfort, nutrition, and classic flavor in every bite.
