CARROT CAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
If you love carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies, this recipe is a dream come true! These cookies are soft, chewy, and have the perfect balance of warm spices, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate. Plus, theyโre super easy to make and naturally sweetened with bananaโno refined sugar needed!
Whether youโre looking for a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or a fun twist on classic cookies, these are sure to hit the spot. Letโs get baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- ยผ cup nut or seed butter of choice
- ยฝ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ยฝ tsp ground ginger
- ยผ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup sprouted oats
- ยผ cup chopped walnuts
- โ cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: Flaky sea salt
Instructions:
1๏ธโฃ In a mixing bowl, mash the banana and stir in the nut butter, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth.
2๏ธโฃ Add the shredded carrots, oats, and chopped walnuts, mixing until well combined.
3๏ธโฃ Gently fold in the chocolate chips for that melty, gooey goodness.
4๏ธโฃ Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly (this recipe makes about 6 cookies). Feel free to add a few extra chocolate chips on top!
5๏ธโฃ Bake at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
6๏ธโฃ Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if using), and let cool slightly before enjoying.
These cookies are perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a wholesome dessert. Theyโre naturally gluten-free and can be easily customized to your liking. Try swapping walnuts for pecans or adding a handful of raisins for an extra burst of sweetness!
Enjoy every bite! โจ