Carrot Cookies

The One Handed Cooks have this fabulous recipe for Carrot Cookies that I think is such a good recipe to have on hand. It is healthy, good snack size and more importantly the kids love them. I love it so much I just had to share it with all of you.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup white plain flour
• ½ cup wholemeal plain flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup carrot, finely grated
• ¼ cup sultanas
• ¼ cup apricots, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
• ½ cup apple puree/sauce
• ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2 - Sift flours, baking powder and spices into a bowl.

Step 3 - Stir in oats, carrot, sultanas, apricots, coconut, chia seeds and apple puree.

Step 4 - Stir through the oil until just combined. Take tablespoons full of mixture and roll into balls, place on the baking tray. Continue until you have finished the mixture.

Step 5 - Gently flatten each ball of mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden.

Step 6 - Keep in airtight container for up to 1 week.

 

If you are cooking with your kids you might like to make a cute apron for them to wear. I have a quick and simple tutorial on how to make your own kids apron.