Carrot and Walnut Cookies

Carrot and Walnut Cookies

Portions: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13-15 minutes

These carrot and walnut cookies are a nutritious treat that combine the health benefits of carrots, rich in vitamins, with walnuts, which provide healthy fats and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup canola oil

• ⅔ cup brown sugar, lightly packed

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• ¾ cup whole-wheat or all-purpose gluten-free flour

• ¾ cup rolled oats

• ¼ cup ground flaxseed

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• 1 cup finely grated carrots, packed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the canola oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, flaxseed, walnuts, cinnamon, and baking soda.

4. Add the dry ingredients and grated carrots to the wet mixture. Stir by hand until well combined.

5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

6. Bake for 13–15 minutes, until golden around the edges.

Recipe adapted from: Diabetes Canada