Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe | Amy’s Healthy Baking

Introduction

If you’re looking for a cookie that’s wholesome, bursting with flavor, and perfect for sharing, these Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are truly irresistible. They deliver all the nostalgia of carrot cake—warm spices, tender carrots, sweet raisins—wrapped in a soft, chewy, grab-and-go snack.

With oats for heartiness and natural sweetness from carrots and raisins, this recipe is a standout healthy treat for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or guilt-free desserts. You’ll love how these cookies blend convenience with the classic flavors everyone adores.

What Makes Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies a Hit?

These cookies are not only simple to make but also pack a nutritious punch. Combining the beloved taste of carrot cake with the satisfying chewiness of oatmeal, they strike the perfect harmony between comfort food and smart snacking. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg brings warmth, while the carrots add moisture and a subtle earthy sweetness—no cake layers required.

Key Tips for Moist, Flavorful Cookies

For incredibly moist cookies, use finely grated carrots. A handy helper for this is the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, which can quickly prep carrots to the perfect texture. Ensuring the carrots are fine helps them blend seamlessly and keeps every bite tender.

Mixing the dry and wet ingredients until just combined will prevent your cookies from turning dense. If you’re measuring oats and flour with precision, use the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display to keep your ingredient ratios spot on for the best results.

Baking and Storing for Freshness

Lining your baking sheets with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll makes for easy cleanup and perfectly baked cookies that slide right off. Bake until just set for a soft, cake-like texture—overbaking can dry them out.

Once cooled, store your carrot cake oatmeal cookies in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to lock in moisture and freshness, so they’re ready to enjoy all week long.

Serving Suggestions and Customizations

These cookies are delicious solo or with a cup of tea, but you can also sandwich them with a light cream cheese filling for an extra-special treat. For a fun, portable snack, pack them in a Bentgo Salad Container—perfect for lunchboxes or picnics.

Feeling festive? Add a handful of chopped walnuts or coconut flakes for texture, or swap the raisins for dried cranberries.

Nutritional Information and Yield

This recipe yields about 20 cookies, with each cookie containing roughly 90–100 calories, depending on any mix-ins or size adjustments. Made with whole-grain oats, grated carrots, and minimal added fat, these cookies are a nutritious option for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies (Recap)

Packed with all the flavors of classic carrot cake (in a much lighter package!), these cookies are the ultimate snack for any time of day. Their soft texture, spice-kissed aroma, and sneaky veggies make them universally loved and unbelievably simple to make.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla, and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until incorporated.
5. Fold in the grated carrots (quickly prep using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper) and, if desired, raisins and walnuts.
6. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Flatten each cookie gently with your fingers.
7. Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are just set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
8. To store, keep cookies in an airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container for up to 5 days at room temperature or 1 week chilled.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Enjoy a healthy, easy spin on a classic dessert—with all the flavor and none of the fuss!