Description
Indulge in Healthy Carrot Chocolate Chip Cookies! These soft, chewy treats blend rich chocolate with the natural sweetness of grated carrots for a guilt-free delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until blended.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and the egg until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- 5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in dark chocolate chips evenly into the cookie dough.
- 6. Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around edges but soft in center. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use finely grated carrots for better texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies chewy. Cool baking sheets between batches for even baking.